Which of the following interfaces that improve ventilation appears to be more tolerated?

a. Nasal pillows
b. Full-face mask
c. Nasal mask
d. Oral mask


ANS: A
The investigators reported that the full-face mask and nasal pillows improved ventilation more than the nasal mask but that the nasal mask was better tolerated.

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