Which of the following criteria represents the recommended starting point for considering the use of PEEP? A) PaO₂ less than 40 to 50 on FiO₂ greater than 0.80 - 1.0 B) PaO₂ less than 50 to 60 on FiO₂ greater than 0.40 - 0.50 C) PaO₂ less than 100 on FiO₂ of 1.0 D) PaO₂ less than 50 on FiO₂ greater than 0.75

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The recommended starting point for considering the use of PEEP is when the PaO2 is less than 60 mmHg on an FiO2 of greater than 0.5 or less than 50 mmHg on an FiO2 of greater than 0.6. Choice B best matches this criteria.

Which of the Following Criteria Represents the Recommended Starting Point