During Delivery of an Aerosolized Medication Through a Ventilator Circuit

question 51

Multiple Choice

During delivery of an aerosolized medication through a ventilator circuit humidified with a heat and moisture exchanger (HME) , the AARC Clinical Practice Guideline: Humidification During Invasive and Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation recommends:

• A) removal or bypassing the HME.
• B) adding additional tubing to serve as a reservoir.
• C) leaving the HME in place and decreasing inspiratory flow rates.
• D) none of the above

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