Which of the following complications are associated with prone positioning? I. volutrauma II. airway obstruction III. selective bronchial intubation IV. skin breakdown
A. III only
B. II, III only
C. II, III, IV only
D. I, II, III, IV
?ANS: C
A. Incorrect response: See explanation C.
B. Incorrect response: See explanation C.
C. Correct response: The exact rate of complications associated with proning and ARDS patients is unknown. However, increases in the incidence of selective bronchial intubation, airway obstruction, and pressure sores from the patient being placed in the prone position have been recorded.
D. Incorrect response: See explanation C.
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