Which mode on the ventilator would be most appropriate for a patient who is experiencing hypoxemic respiratory failure?

A) continuous mandatory ventilation (CMV)
B) continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
C) intermittent mandatory ventilation (IMV)D) synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation (SIMV)


B

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