Which of the following complications has been associated with the use of PEEP in patients with ARDS?

a. Lung infection
b. Reduced cardiac output
c. Hepatic failure
d. Myocardial infarction


ANS: B
Because the primary goal of mechanical ventilation is to provide adequate oxygenation at safe levels of FiO2 while maintaining adequate DO2 to the body, the inverse relation between PEEP and cardiac output must be considered.

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