Which of the following techniques can be used to improve oxygenation beyond increasing the FIO₂ or PEEP level?
I.proning the patient
II.use of an expiratory pause
III.use of inverse I:E ratio ventilation

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Proning the patient and using inverse I:E ratio ventilation are both additional techniques that can be used to improve oxygenation beyond simply increasing the FIO2 or PEEP level. Using an expiratory pause may not necessarily improve oxygenation, but it can help with recruitment of collapsed alveoli and improve ventilation distribution. Therefore, options I and III are the most appropriate choices.

Which of the Following Techniques Can Be Used to Improve