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nelaaney

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on: Jul 16, 2018
What pressure range may be necessary to achieve a sufficient VT using a chest cuirass?
 
  a. 10 to 20 cm H2O
  b. 25 to 50 cm H2O
  c. 35 to 60 cm H2O
  d. 50 to 75 cm H2O

Question 2

Glossopharyngeal breathing is beneficial for patients with which condition?
 
  a. Tracheomalacia
  b. Postpolio syndrome
  c. Muscular dystrophy
  d. Pierre-Robin syndrome


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Pressures of 35 to 60 cm H2O may be necessary to achieve a sufficient VT with a chest cuirass.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Patients who may benefit from learning glossopharyngeal breathing include those with a spinal cord injury or postpolio syndrome.


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