Which of the following are used as alternative lung protective strategies in patients with ARDS? 1. Prone positioning 2. ECMO 3. High-frequency ventilation 4. Pressure support ventilation
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 2, 3, and 4 only
ANS: B
Alternative lung protective strategies in patients with ALI/ARDS include prone positioning, ECMO, and high-frequency ventilation.
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