In which of the following conditions is PEEP likely to be useful?
1) ARDS
2) Pulmonary edema
3) Acute lung injury
4) Neuromuscular disease
A)1 and 3 only
B)1, 2, and 3 only
C)3 and 4 only
D)2, 3, and 4 only

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PEEP (Positive End-Expiratory Pressure) is beneficial in conditions where alveolar collapse is a concern, such as ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome), pulmonary edema, and acute lung injury, by keeping the airways open during expiration, thus improving oxygenation. It is not typically used for neuromuscular diseases, which affect the muscles rather than the structure or function of the airways and alveoli.

In Which of the Following Conditions Is PEEP Likely to Be