Which of the Following Are True About Gastric Distention with Intermittent

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are true about gastric distention with intermittent positive-pressure breathing (IPPB) ?
1) Gastric distention is uncommon in alert and cooperative patients.
2) Gastric distention is most likely at high airway pressures.
3) Gastric distention is a significant risk in obtunded patients.
4) Gastric distention is a relatively harmless effect of IPPB.

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

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