Which of the following terms defines nearly complete cardiopulmonary bypass that supports both cardiac and pulmonary functions?
A. venovenous bypass
B. venoarterial bypass
C. intravascular oxygenation
D. extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
ANS: B
A. Incorrect response: See explanation B.
B. Correct response: Venoarterial bypass ECLS is near complete cardiopulmonary bypass that supports both cardiac and pulmonary functions.
C. Incorrect response: See explanation B.
D. Incorrect response: See explanation B.
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