ETT Cuff Pressure Maximum — FRCA Final MCQ
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Correct answer: B — 30 cmH2O
Tracheal mucosal capillary perfusion ~25-30 cmH2O. Cuff pressures >30 cmH2O cause ischaemia → stenosis, tracheomalacia, tracheo-oesophageal fistula. Maximum recommended 30 cmH2O. Regular monitoring with manometer standard practice.
Reference: ICS/AA – 2022 – Standards for tracheal tube cuff management