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Which of the following statement is false regarding Sengstaken Blakemore tube?

A
Used to arrest acute variceal bleed
B
Gastric balloon should be inflated, with 200- 250 mL of air
C
Pressure in the oesophageal balloon is 60 mm Hg.
D
Endotracheal intubation prior to tube inseion reduces the risk of pulmonary aspiration
High-Yield Explanation
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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