Plateau pressure (PPLAT) is the pressure applied to small airways and alveoli during positive-pressure mechanical ventilation. [1] It is measured during an inspiratory pause on the mechanical ventilator. [2] In ARDS maintain plateau pressure <30cm of water measured on ventilator.
Plateau pressure (PPLAT) is the pressure applied to small airways and alveoli during positive-pressure mechanical ventilation. [1] It is measured during an inspiratory pause on the mechanical ventilator. [2] In ARDS maintain plateau pressure <30cm of water measured on ventilator.