Indicate whether the following factors increase or decrease cerebral blood flow: a) PaCO2 of 30 mmHg; b) PaO2 of 45 mmHg; c) decreased MAP; d) increased ICP; e) arterial blood pH of 7
What will be an ideal response?
FACTOR CEREBRAL BLOOD FLOW PaCO2 of 30 mmHg Decrease PaO2 of 45 mmHg Increase Decreased MAP Decrease Increased ICP Decrease Arterial blood pH of 7.3 No change
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