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plateau pressure

noun/ˈplatəʊ ˈprɛʃə/

C2CEFR level
90/100Rarity: very rare
TechnicalRegister

The airway pressure measured during an end-inspiratory pause that reflects alveolar distending pressure.

Keeping the plateau pressure below 30 cmH2O reduces the risk of barotrauma.

Similar: Pplat

Topic: Critical care in Medical English

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