Hazards and complications of positive expiratory pressure (PEP) therapy include which of the following according to the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) Clinical Practice Guideline: Use of Positive Airway Pressure Adjuncts to Bronchial Hygiene Therapy?
I. increased work of breathing
II. increased intracranial pressure
III. cardiovascular compromise
IV. pulmonary barotraumas

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The hazards and complications of positive expiratory pressure (PEP) therapy can include increased work of breathing, increased intracranial pressure, cardiovascular compromise, and pulmonary barotrauma, as outlined by the AARC Clinical Practice Guideline.

Hazards and Complications of Positive Expiratory Pressure (PEP) Therapy Include