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TFauchery

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Compared with nasal masks, full-face masks are associated with all of the following, except:
 
  a. increase in dead space.
  b. risk of aspiration.
  c. claustrophobia.
  d. hypocapnia.

Question 2

Which of the following interfaces should be used in greater than 90 of the patients with hypoventilation?
 
  a. Full-face mask
  b. Nasal mask
  c. Nasal pillows
  d. Oral mask


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macybarnes

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

ANS: D
Compared with nasal masks, full-face masks are associated with an increase in dead space, risk of aspiration, and claustrophobia.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
If the problem is ventilation, the full-face mask is the interface of choice and should be used ini-tially in greater than 90 of patients requiring noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation for acute respiratory failure.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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