Peak Airway Pressure and Plateau Pressure on Ventilator: An Overview
Peak Airway Pressure (Ppeak) Ppeak represents the maximum pressure exerted by the ventilator to overcome both airway and alveolar resistance during inspiration. It is measured directly on the ventilator display during the inspiratory phase. Typically, the normal value for Ppeak is less than 35 cm H2O in mechanically ventilated patients (Respiratory Care, 2014). Elevated Ppeak … Read more