During Administration of Venovenous ECMO,the Therapist Notices That the SvO₂

question 9

Multiple Choice

During administration of venovenous ECMO,the therapist notices that the SvO₂ is greater than SaO₂.What is the best explanation to this phenomenon?

• A)The blood flow through the pump is too slow.
• B)Recirculation is excessive.
• C)Native cardiac output has increased.
• D)iNO is being administered concomitantly.

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