Which of the following are mechanical ventilation strategies for the trauma patient?
1) Pressure or volume ventilation
2) Tidal volume: 6 to 8 ml/kg PBW
3) Plateau pressure: less than 28 cm H₂O
4) Minute volume to maintain PaCO₂between 25 and35 mm Hg

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All three strategies listed (pressure or volume ventilation, tidal volume of 6 to 8 ml/kg PBW, plateau pressure less than 28 cm H2O) are recommended for mechanical ventilation in trauma patients according to current guidelines. The fourth option (maintaining minute volume to maintain PaCO2 between 25 and 35 mm Hg) is also a common strategy, making option B the correct answer.

Which of the Following Are Mechanical Ventilation Strategies for the Trauma