How is blood flow regulated during ECMO?
a. By dialing in a set RPM
b. By the amount of blood in the ECMO system
c. By administering Levaphed
d. By adjusting the blood temperature in the system
ANS: A
As noted earlier blood flow is regulated by dialing in a set RPM which results in flow. The flow is monitored using ultrasonic devices that are either incorporated into the system or added to the circuit.
You might also like to view...
A PVC that occurs every other beat is called:
a. bigeminy. b. trigeminy. c. couplets. d. salvos.
The bleaching process will make all teeth their whitest and brightest
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Stamps may be ordered by mail, phone, or online
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The main role of bone marrow is to filter the blood.?
Indicate whether the statement is true or false