Which of the Following Therapies Can Be Used as an Alternative

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following therapies can be used as an alternative to endotracheal intubation and continuous ventilation for patients requiring short-term ventilatory support?

• A) Continuous positive airway pressure
• B) Expiratory positive airway pressure
• C) Intermittent positive-pressure breathing
• D) Intrapulmonary percussive ventilation

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Definitions:

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