Which of the following criteria represents the recommended starting point for considering the use of PEEP?
a. PaO2 less than 40 to 50 on FiO2 greater than 0.80 – 1.0
b. PaO2 less than 50 to 60 on FiO2 greater than 0.40 – 0.50
c. PaO2 less than 100 on FiO2 of 1.0
d. PaO2 less than 50 on FiO2 greater than 0.75
ANS: B
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