According to the author, what respiratory rates constitute high-frequency ventilation for adults, and neonatal and pediatric patients?

A. adults ? 30 breaths/min; neonatal/pediatric ? 50 breaths/min
B. adults ? 50 breaths/min; neonatal/pediatric ? 100 breaths/min
C. adults ? 100 breaths/min; neonatal/pediatric ? 300 breaths/min
D. adults ? 300 breaths/min; neonatal/pediatric ? 500 breaths/min

ANS: D
A. Incorrect response; See explanation D.
B. Incorrect response: See explanation D.
C. Incorrect response: See explanation D.
D. Correct response: According to the author, HFV is defined as a respiratory rate greater than 100 breaths/min for adults, and greater than 300 breaths/min for neonatal and pediatric patients.

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