What Is the Rationale Behind Using an FIO₂ of 1

question 30

Multiple Choice

What is the rationale behind using an FIO₂ of 1.0 to manage patients with acute CO poisoning?

• A) An FIO₂ of 1.0 greatly decreases the half-life of HbCO.
• B) An FIO₂ of 1.0 greatly increases the half-life of HbCO.
• C) An FIO₂ of 1.0 greatly decreases the Hb affinity for CO.
• D) An FIO₂ of 1.0 greatly increases the Hb affinity for CO.

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