The sengstaken tube must be maintain a pressure of _______ to stop bleeding from varices
Correct Answer: 35mmHg
Description: If bleeding doesn't stop promptly, the gastric balloon may be inflated to atleast a volume of 300ml, or the esophageal balloon may be inflated to a pressure of 40mmHg Ref: Sabiston 20th edition Pgno : 1438
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