To prevent atelectasis and improve gas exchange, most thoracic surgery patients placed on venti-latory support receive which of the following?

a. 0 cm H2O PEEP
b. 5 cm H2O PEEP
c. 8 cm H2O PEEP
d. 10 cm H2O PEEP


ANS: B
In terms of ventilator initiation, initial PEEP/CPAP levels usually are 5 cm H2O.

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