Why would high-frequency ventilation be appropriate in managing refractory hypoxemia?
A) High-frequency ventilation provides lower mean airway pressure.
B) High-frequency ventilation provides lower intrathoracic pressures.
C) High-frequency ventilation provides minimal cardiac side effects from positive pressure.
D) High-frequency ventilation improves in gas exchange.
B
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