| Front | What is the nature of esophageal opening pressure in normal ventilation versus positive-pressure ventilation? |
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| Back | Regarding this, in normal ventilation: This is not affected during normal breathing. Whereas in positive-pressure ventilation: Air is forced into the stomach, causing gastric distention that could result in vomiting and aspiration. |
Tags: 9, airway, management
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