Author Question: When was positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP) first introduced to treat patients with acute ... (Read 33 times)

darbym82 · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

When was positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP) first introduced to treat patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome?

a. 1935
b. 1946
c. 1958
d. 1967

Question 2

When was the first Venti-mask introduced that allows the precise delivery of 24, 28, 35, and 40 O2?

a. 1945
b. 1954
c. 1960
d. 1972

javimendoza7 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP) was introduced for use in patients with ARDS in 1967.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The Campbell Venti-mask, which allowed the administration of 24, 28, 35, or 40 O2, was introduced in 1960.