Which of the following gases is used to decrease the work of breathing associated with severe airway obstruction?
a. Nitric oxide c. Helium-oxygen mixture
b. Nitrous oxide d. Carbon diox-ide–oxygen mixture
ANS: C
A helium-oxygen mixture decreases the work of breathing by decreasing turbulent airflow.
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