How is blood flow regulated during ECMO?
a. By dialing in a set RPM
b. By the amount of blood in the ECMO system
c. By administering Levaphed
d. By adjusting the blood temperature in the system
ANS: A
As noted earlier blood flow is regulated by dialing in a set RPM which results in flow. The flow is monitored using ultrasonic devices that are either incorporated into the system or added to the circuit.
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