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To Prevent Atelectasis and Improve Gas Exchange, Most Thoracic Surgery

Question 57

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To prevent atelectasis and improve gas exchange, most thoracic surgery patients placed on ventilatory support receive which of the following?


A) 0 cm H2O PEEP
B) 5 cm H2O PEEP
C) 8 cm H2O PEEP
D) 10 cm H2O PEEP

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