Venoarterial is the preferred method for use of ECMO when ...

[jace]

Venoarterial is the preferred method for use of ECMO when cardiovascular support is not re-quired.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

While monitoring patients, signals, or values are susceptible to variability due to which of the following? 1. Artifacts 2. Factitious events 3. Instrument drift 4. Seasonal variation
 
  a. 1 and 3 only
  b. 1, 2, and 3 only
  c. 3 and 4 only
  d. 2, 3, and 4 only

[zhanghao]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: F
There are two types of ECMO support: venoarterial, in which both heart and lung function is supported, and venovenous, in which only the lungs are supported.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Signals or values are susceptible to variability due to artifacts, factitious events, physiologic vari-ation, and instrument drift.

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