Maintenence level of Mixed venous oxygen saturation in shock must be
Correct Answer: 50-70%
Description: Mixed venous oxygen saturation The percentage saturation of oxygen returning to the hea from the body is a measure of the oxygen delivery and extraction by the tissues. Accurate measurements is analysis of blood drawn from a long central line placed in the right atrium Normal mixed venous oxygen saturation levels are 50-70%. Levels below 50% indicate inadequate oxygen delivery and increased oxygen extraction by the cells. This is consistent with hypovolemic or cardiogenic shock. Ref: Bailey and love 27th edition Pgno: 17
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