In a patient who has had cardiac surgery, chest tube drainage greater than ____________________ mL/hr may lead to hypovolemia and a decrease in cardiac output
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
ANS:
200
In a patient who has had cardiac surgery, chest tube drainage greater than 200 mL/hour may lead to hypovolemia and a decrease in cardiac output.
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