Which of the following are potential contraindications for intermittent positive-pressure breath-ing?

1. Hemodynamic instability
2. Recent esophageal surgery
3. Tension pneumothorax
4. Neuromuscular disorders
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 2, 3, and 4 only


ANS: B

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