What Method of Measuring Cardiac Output Is Most Popular in Intensive

question 38

Multiple Choice

What method of measuring cardiac output is most popular in intensive care units (ICUs) around the country?

• A) Thermodilution
• B) Fick method
• C) Pulse contour method
• D) Intravascular ultrasound

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