What are the major advantages of using extracorporeal life support? I. increased transit time across the alveolar-capillary membrane II. decreased blood clot formation III. adequate gas exchange with less ventilatory support IV. reduced airway pressure
A. II, IV only
B. III, IV only
C. I, II, III only
D, II, III, IV only
?ANS: B
A. Incorrect response: See explanation B.
B. Correct response: The major advantages of extracorporeal techniques are to provide adequate gas exchange with less ventilatory support, including a lower inspired O2 concentration and reduced airway pressures.
C. Incorrect response: See explanation B.
D. Incorrect response: See explanation B.
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