Which of the following patient groups should be considered for lung expansion therapy using intermittent positive-pressure breathing (IPPB)?
I.patients with clinically diagnosed atelectasis who are not responsive to other therapies
II.patients at high risk for atelectasis who cannot cooperate with other methods
III.all obese patients who have undergone abdominal surgery

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IPPB is a therapy mainly used for patients with clinically diagnosed atelectasis who are not responsive to other therapies or patients at high risk for atelectasis who cannot cooperate with other methods. Obesity alone is not an indication for IPPB.

Which of the Following Patient Groups Should Be Considered for Lung