Question

Causes of increased airway pressure intraoperatively

Answer 1

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Elevations in airway pressure can thus be thought of being caused byincreases in airway resistance and/or decreases in lung compliance. The total amount of airway pressure delivered by the ventilator to overcome resistive and elastic work is defined as the peak inspiratory pressure(Ppeak).

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Answer 2

Answer:

Bronchospasm, pneumonia, pulmonary edema (including non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema, or acute respiratory distress syndrome[ARDS]), pneumothorax or even significant obesity can be reflected in elevated airway pressures.