uk-fficm MCQ (SBA): Manual Hyperinflation Risks

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A 60-year-old woman on ICU with ARDS is ventilated. The physiotherapist asks about performing manual hyperinflation (MHI, 'bagging') to clear secretions. What are the potential risks of MHI in a patient with ARDS on high PEEP?

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