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Key Concepts in the Management of Respiratory Failure Series: Non-invasive Support

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1.  What is a low-flow oxygen device?
  1. Nasal cannula
  2. Optiflow device
  3. Airvo device
  4. Vapotherm device
2.  What is the inspiratory flow rate at rest?
  1. 0-5
  2. 5-8
  3. 10-13
  4. 20-30
3.  What is an indication for noninvasive ventilation (NIV)?
  1. Upper airway soft tissue obstruction
  2. Neuromuscular compromise
  3. Hypercarbia
  4. All of the above
4.  What is considered a contraindication to noninvasive support (NIV)?
  1. Upper GI issues
  2. Hypoxemia
  3. Intact facial features
  4. An intact mental status
5.  Delta P (driving pressure) is calculated as the difference between:
  1. IPAP – EPAP
  2. Driving pressure - FiO2
  3. Minute ventilation - tidal volume
  4. None of the above

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