Which of the following are used as alternative lung protective ...

[Mr. Wonderful]

Which of the following are used as alternative lung protective strategies in patients with ARDS? 1. Prone positioning 2. ECMO 3. High-frequency ventilation 4. Pressure support ventilation
 
  a. 1 and 3 only
  b. 1, 2, and 3 only
  c. 3 and 4 only
  d. 2, 3, and 4 only

Question 2

In what scenario is pressure-controlled ventilation (PCV) most often used?
 
  a. When limiting plateau pressure is needed
  b. When a pneumothorax is present
  c. When the patient has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  d. When bilateral pneumonia is present

[sultansheikh]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Alternative lung protective strategies in patients with ALI/ARDS include prone positioning, ECMO, and high-frequency ventilation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
PCV may be used immediately upon ventilator initiation when limiting the plateau pressure is a concern and in the care of patients expected to need prolonged inspiration or an increased 1:E ratio (1:1, 1.5:1, 2:1). These patients typically have acute lung injury or ARDS.

[Mr. Wonderful]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[rachel]

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