Infants are more susceptible to profound hypoxemia than are adults
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: T
The combination of a reduced FRC and high O2oxygen consumption in infants renders them more susceptible to profound hypoxemia in situations that further disturb ventilation, lung vol-ume, and/or ventilation/perfusion matching.
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