Abnormal Plateau Pressure

Plateau pressure > Peak Pressure

Full breathing cycle with plateau pressure < peak pressure

Upper

Nil

Priority

Max Escalation

Escalation Type

Escalation Condition

Latching

Medium

High

Timed Count

3 within 1 min

No

User Adjustable

Adjustment Range

Alarm Masking

Tooltip Message

Physiological/Tech

No

N/A

Pressure Sensor Fault

Abnormal Plateau Pressure

Plateau pressure higher than inspiratory peak. Inspect bag and ensure no additional ventilation to patient.

Physiological