What is the most common complication associated with intermittent positive-pressure breathing (IPPB)?
a. Air trapping
b. Oral bleeding
c. Respiratory alkalosis
d. Gastric distention
Question 2
Which of the following are potential contraindications for intermittent positive-pressure breath-ing?
1. Hemodynamic instability
2. Recent esophageal surgery
3. Tension pneumothorax
4. Neuromuscular disorders
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 2, 3, and 4 only