Multiple Choice
Which of the following modes of ventilatory support would you recommend for a severely hypoxemic patient with acute lung injury or acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) ?
A) Continuous positive airway pressure
B) High VT volume-cycled ventilation
C) Pressure-controlled ventilation
D) Bilevel pressure support by mask
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