What Is a Major Advantage of ECMO

question 8

Multiple Choice

What is a major advantage of ECMO?

• A) Mortality rate is much lower than conventional ventilation.
• B) The need for hemodynamic monitoring is reduced.
• C) It can be used on premature infants less than 28 weeks.
• D) The potential of ventilator induced lung injury is reduced.

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