A patient develops acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) after sepsis. Which ventilator strategy has been shown to reduce mortality?
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A
High tidal volume (12 mL/kg IBW) to improve oxygenation
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B
Low tidal volume (6 mL/kg IBW) lung-protective ventilation
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C
High PEEP with unrestricted FiO2
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D
Prone positioning for less than 8 hours per day