Which of the following are hazards of positive airway pressure therapies (EPAP, PEP, CPAP)?
1) Decreased venous return
2) Epistaxis
3) Pulmonary barotrauma
4) Increased intracranial pressure

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1) Decreased venous return can occur due to increased intrathoracic pressure, leading to decreased cardiac output and hypotension.
2) Epistaxis (nosebleeds) can occur due to airway pressure causing trauma to nasal mucosa.
3) Pulmonary barotrauma can occur due to increased airway pressure causing alveolar damage and the potential for pneumothorax.
4) Increased intracranial pressure can occur due to decreased venous return and increased pressure in the venous sinuses of the brain.

Which of the Following Are Hazards of Positive Airway Pressure