ECMO Is Typically Only Considered in Conditions When Conventional Support

question 5

Multiple Choice

ECMO is typically only considered in conditions when conventional support:
1) has not been successful in delivering oxygen (O₂) .
2) is unable to effectively remove CO_2.
3) cannot provide adequate cardiac function.
4) has been in use for more than 4 days.

• A)1 only
• B)1, 2, and 3 only
• C)1, 2, and 4 only
• D)1, 2, 3, and 4

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