Which of the following strategies would you recommend for a cooperative patient with an intact upper airway who requires home ventilatory support?

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Noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation would be the best choice for a cooperative patient with an intact upper airway who requires home ventilatory support. It is a less invasive option than invasive positive-pressure ventilation and can be used with a variety of interfaces such as masks, nasal pillows, or full-face masks. Abdominal displacement ventilation and negative-pressure ventilation are not commonly used for home ventilatory support.

Which of the Following Strategies Would You Recommend for a Cooperative