Which of the following statement is false regarding Sengstaken Blakemore tube?
Correct Answer: Pressure in the oesophageal balloon is 60 mm Hg.
Description: Sengstaken Blakemore tube: Used to arrest acute variceal bleed Gastric balloon is inflated with 300 mL of air and retracted to the gastric fundus Oesophageal balloon is inflated to a pressure of 40 mmHg Endotracheal intubation prior to tube inseion reduces the risk of pulmonary aspiration
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