The short-term application of inspiratory positive pressure to a spontaneously breathing patient best defines which of the following?

a. Sustained maximal inspiration
b. Intermittent positive-pressure breathing
c. Continuous positive airway pressure
d. Positive end-expiration pressure


ANS: B
Intermittent positive-pressure breathing refers to the application of inspiratory positive pressure to a spontaneously breathing patient as an intermittent or short-term therapeutic modality.

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