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The sengstaken tube must be maintain a pressure of _______ to stop bleeding from varices

A
20mmHg
B
25mmHg
C
35mmHg
D
45mmHg
High-Yield Explanation
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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