Which of the Following Are Criteria for Initiating ExtraCorporeal Membrane

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are criteria for initiating extraCorporeal membrane oxygenation
I.Oxygenation index greater than 40 for 4 or more hours
II.Decrease in blood lactate levels
III.Increase in urine output
IV.PaO₂ less than 50 mm Hg on FiO₂ 1.0
V.pH less than 7.20 and peak inspiratory pressure less than 17 cm H₂O
VI.Preductal SpO₂ less than 85% or postductal SpO₂ less than 70%

• A)I, IV, and VI
• B)I, III, and V
• C)IV, V, and VI
• D)II, III, and VI

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