A patient is admitted to the emergency department following a motor vehicle accident.The patient is unconscious and has a broken jaw and facial lacerations.The patient's breath sounds are diminished,and the doctor suspects atelectasis.The patient most likely is a candidate for:

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Noninvasive ventilation,including CPAP and BiPAP,is contraindicated in cardiac or respiratory arrest,nonrespiratory organ failure,facial surgery or trauma,inability to protect the airway and/or high risk for aspiration,and inability to clear secretions.

A Patient Is Admitted to the Emergency Department Following a Motor