What are the three major indications for PEEP?

What will be an ideal response?


The primary indication for PEEP is refractory hypoxemia induced by intrapulmonary shunting. Second, decreased functional residual capacity (FRC) and lung compliance. Third, auto-PEEP not responding to adjustments of ventilator settings.

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Sleep apnea can be treated by a

A. sleep medication specialist B. oncologist C. gynecology D. podiatry

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If a Medicaid patient is on restricted status when eligibility is verified, the patient is required to:

receive only certain services. receive services only from a specific provider. obtain authorization for all services. obtain services only in cases of an emergency.

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All workers in the health care setting should be vaccinated against _______________

A. potentially infectious materials B. blood-borne pathogens C. hepatitis B D. HIV

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