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Anajune7

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Which of the following is an alternative method of respiratory support for patients with ARDS?
 
  a. IPV
  b. ILV
  c. HFOV
  d. Heliox therapy

Question 2

The variable that allows for an unimpeded expiratory gas flow is which of the following?
 
  a. Tlow
  b. Thigh
  c. Plow
  d. Phigh



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
HFOV can be used to improve oxygenation in patients with ARDS and at the same time can re-duce the risk of ventilator-induced lung injury.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Some practitioners recommend initially setting Plow at 0 cm H2O; this setting allows an unimped-ed expiratory gas flow and a rapid drop in pressure.



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