Multiple Choice
For which of the following patients requiring ventilatory support would you recommend against using a heat-moisture exchanger (HME) for airway humidification?
I.patient whose expired VT is less than 70% of the delivered VT
II.patient with a spontaneous minute ventilation of 14 L/min
III.patient with body temperature less than 32° C
A) I and II
B) I and III
C) II and III
D) I, II, and III
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