Which of the Following Are Potential Contraindications for Intermittent Positive-Pressure

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are potential contraindications for intermittent positive-pressure breathing?
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

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