To minimize laryngeal swelling, a physician orders "continuous aerosol therapy" after the extuba-tion of a patient. Which of the following specific approaches would you recommend?
a. Heated mist therapy through a jet nebuliz-er and aerosol mask
b. Cool mist therapy through a jet nebulizer and aerosol mask
c. Oxygen therapy through a "venti-mask" and bubble humidifier
d. Racemic epinephrine or saline through a small jet nebulizer
ANS: B
If humidity/aerosol therapy is indicated, most clinicians suggest a cool mist immediately after extubation.
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