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Common complications of ECMO include which of the following? 1. Seizures 2. Bleeding 3. Arrhythmias 4. Neurologic complications
 
  a. 1 and 3 only
  b. 1, 2, and 3 only
  c. 2 and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

Question 2

Which of the following factors affect ACTs level of a patient receiving ECMO? 1. Hypothermia 2. Thrombocytopenia 3. Anemia 4. Hypofibrinogenemia
 
  a. 1 and 3 only
  b. 1, 2, and 3 only
  c. 2 and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4



mistyjohnson

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The ACT can be affected by many factors including anemia, hypofibrinogenemia, hypothermia, hemodilution, thrombocytopenia, qualitative platelet abnormality, and other coagulation factor deficiencies.



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