What is the cardiac index (CI) when cardiac output = 5.0 mL/min and body surface area (BSA) = 2.9 m2?
a. 1.72 L/min/m2 c. 2.10 L/min/m2
b. 1.67 L/min/m2 d. 12.5 L/min/m2
ANS: A
CI = /BSA.
CI = 5.0 mL/min ÷ 2.9 m2.
CI = 1.72 mL/min/m2.
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