Respiratory Therapist

Category - Initiation and Modification of Interventions

Which of the following is required to deliver higher concentrations of oxygen and remove carbon dioxide an ARDS patient?
  1. 100% oxygen
  2. Mechanical ventilation
  3. CPAP
  4. BiPAP
Explanation
Answer: D-Mechanical ventilation is required to deliver higher concentrations of oxygen and to remove carbon dioxide from the body of an ARDS patient.

100% oxygen, CPAP, or BiPAP do not provide adequate support for an ARDS patient per ARDSNet guidelines.
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