A transcutaneous partial pressure of oxygen (PtcO2) reading is reliable in which of the following situations?
a. Hypothermia
b. Septic shock
c. Infant respiratory distress syndrome
d. Elevated peripheral (cutaneous) resistance
ANS: C
A reduction in cutaneous circulation will dramatically affect the measurement of transcutaneous partial pressure of oxygen (PtcO2). This situation is caused by hypothermia, septic shock, and ele-vated peripheral resistance. PtcO2 measurements have been shown to be reliable for neonates.
You might also like to view...
Incising the cricothyroid membrane vertically will:
A) minimize the risk of damaging the thyroid gland. B) facilitate insertion of an 8.0- to 9.0-mm ET tube. C) completely eliminate the risk of any external bleeding. D) increase the risk of damaging the external jugular veins
________ is the primary determinant of food choices in young children
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word