Which of the following is the least frequent cause of acute respiratory failure needing mechanical ventilation?
a. Sepsis
b. Postoperative respiratory failure
c. Heart failure
d. Aspiration
ANS: D
The most common causes of acute respiratory failure that necessitate mechanical ventilation are listed in Table 48-1.
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