Medical Science · Medicine

A patient on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) has been stable, but the nurse suddenly observes the oxygen saturation falling to 85%. Before making ventilator changes, what should be the immediate priority?

Verified Solution4 OptionsUpdated: October 2026👁️1 View

1Increase the ventilator’s FiO2 without checking the ECMO system
2Provide extra oxygen through an external face mask
3Inspect the ECMO tubing, cannula, and circuit for kinks, clots, or displacement✓
4Stop the ECMO support right away

Correct answer

Inspect the ECMO tubing, cannula, and circuit for kinks, clots, or displacement

Save this question and verified answer as a clean study sheet with live clickable link.

👥

Challenge your peer aspirants on WhatsApp or Telegram to solve this question!

Online Test Series

Practice full-length mock tests with real exam timers, instant score analysis, and all-India ranking.

Chapter Practice

Want more practice questions on Medicine?

Solve complete topic-wise tests with detailed solutions on GkGet.

Recommended practice questions in Medical Science · Medicine

Mahatma Gandhi's last fast unto death in 1948 was primarily against which of the following?

What was the primary meaning of 'Swaraj' as popularized by Mahatma Gandhi during India's independence movement?

What was one major impact of India’s independence on its economy?

Related Practice Questions