Which of the Following Modes of Ventilatory Support Would You

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following modes of ventilatory support would you recommend for a hypoxemic patient with congestive heart failure?

• A) Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
• B) Intermittent mandatory ventilation (IMV)
• C) Inverse-ratio pressure-control ventilation (PCV)
• D) High-level pressure support ventilation (PSV)

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