A Patient with Acute Respiratory Failure Requires NPPV

question 16

Multiple Choice

A patient with acute respiratory failure requires NPPV.The patient is very dyspneic.Which of the following patient interfaces is most appropriate?

• A) Nasal mask
• B) Mini mask
• C) Nasal pillows
• D) Oronasal mask

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