Which of the following strategies would you recommend for a patient with a tracheotomy who requires home ventilatory support?

a. Positive pressure ventilation
b. Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation
c. Abdominal displacement ventilation
d. Negative pressure ventilation


ANS: A
If invasive ventilation by tracheostomy is the selected approach, the best choice is a positive pressure ventilator.

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