Which of the following noninvasive ventilation (NIV) settings are adequate for a patient with cardiogenic pulmonary edema?
a. CPAP at 10 to 15 cm H2O with 100% oxygen
b. CPAP at 10 to 15 cm H2O with 50% ox-ygen
c. CPAP at 8 to 12 cm H2O with 100% ox-ygen
d. CPAP at 8 to 12 cm H2O with 50% oxy-gen
ANS: C
CPAP should be administered at 8 to 12 cm H2O with 100% oxygen.
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