Multiple Choice
During administration of venovenous ECMO,the therapist notices that the SvO₂ is greater than SaO₂.What is the best explanation to this phenomenon?
A) The blood flow through the pump is too slow.
B) Recirculation is excessive.
C) Native cardiac output has increased.
D) iNO is being administered concomitantly.
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