Which of the following are advantages of high-frequency ventilation when compared with conventional convective ventilation?
I. lower mean airway pressure
II. lower intrathoracic pressures
III. minimal cardiac side effects from positive pressure
IV. improvement in gas exchange
A) I
B) I and II
C) I, II, and III
D) I, II, III, and IV
D
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A. ask the patient if he has an epinephrine auto-injector B. remove the patient's shirt to inspect his chest for urticaria C. obtain a set of baseline vital signs and a SAMPLE history D. place a nonrebreathing mask set at 15 L/min on the patient.
In listing the pros and cons of possible alternatives or options to solve an ethical dilemma, one should consider not only the ethical ramifications but also ________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word