A patient with acute respiratory failure requires NIV. 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
ANS: D
The oronasal mask is used for patients with ARF, because acutely dyspneic patients tend to breathe more through the mouth as dyspnea increases.
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