Which of the following conditions are responsible for the development of respiratory failure in patients who develop this condition from traumatic brain injury? I. interstitial lung disease II. neurogenic pulmonary edema III. acute respiratory distress syndrome IV. neurogenic pleural effusion
A. I, II only
B. II, III only
C. I, III, IV only
D. II, III, IV only
ANS: B
A. Incorrect response: See explanation B.
B. Correct response: Patients with TBI may have associated respiratory failure in 25% to 50% of the cases from causes such as:
• ? Direct chest trauma
• ? Neurogenic pulmonary edema
• ? Aspiration
• ? Acute respiratory distress syndrome
• ? Ventilator associated pneumonia
C. Incorrect response: See explanation B.
D. Incorrect response: See explanation B.?
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