What differentiates PEEP, BiPAP, and CPAP in the home-care setting?

A) BiPAP and CPAP are for prehospital use only.
B) PEEP can only be used with an ETT, while BiPAP and CPAP use a mask.
C) BiPAP and CPAP require a special ventilator not available outside the hospital. PEEP can be used on a traditional ventilator and can be seen in home health care situations.
D) PEEP can only be used by a respiratory therapist.


B

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