During administration of venovenous ECMO, the therapist notices that the SvO 2 is greater than SaO 2 . What is the best explanation to this phenomenon?

If SvO 2 is greater than SaO 2 , the recirculation is excessive, which would require either an adjustment in cannula position or change in blood flow rate.

During administration of venovenous ECMO, the therapist notices that the SvO 2 is greater than SaO 2 . What is the best explanation to this phenomenon?

If SvO 2 is greater than SaO 2 , the recirculation is excessive, which would require either an adjustment in cannula position or change in blood flow rate.

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During Administration of Venovenous ECMO, the Therapist Notices That the SvO₂

Question 20

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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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