Which of the following can benefit most from intermittent use of noninvasive ventilation?
a. A patient with muscular dystrophy
b. A patient with pulmonary edema
c. A high cervical spine injury patient
d. A chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patient in respiratory failure
ANS: A
Type 2 patients generally require only intermittent or nocturnal support. Examples of patients in this category include those with chronic neuromuscular and chest wall diseases, such as muscular dystrophy and kyphoscoliosis.
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