Which of the Following Strategies Is Useful in the Mechanical

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following strategies is useful in the mechanical ventilation of a patient in status asthmaticus?
1) Allow peak inspiratory pressures to go as high as required.
2) Permissive hypercapnia.
3) Prolonged inspiratory time.
4) Small tidal volumes.

• A)1, 2, and 3 only
• B)2 and 4 only
• C)3 only
• D)2, 3, and 4 only

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