Which of the following statements regarding monitoring modalities for venous air embolism (VAE) is MOST accurate?
A. Precordial Doppler is the most sensitive monitoring modality available for the detection of VAE Wrong Choice!
B. Changes in end tidal nitrogen occur earlier than changes in end tidal carbon dioxide Correct Choice
C. Pulmonary artery catheter is the most sensitive monitor for the detection of VAE Wrong Choice!
D. Mill-wheel murmur auscultated with an esophageal stethoscope is an early sign of VAE Wrong Choice!
Answer:B
Which of the following statements regarding monitoring modalities for venous air embolism (VAE) is MOST accurate?
A. Precordial Doppler is the most sensitive monitoring modality available for the detection of VAE Wrong Choice! B. Changes in end tidal nitrogen occur earlier than changes in end tidal carbon dioxide Correct Choice C. Pulmonary artery catheter is the most sensitive monitor for the detection of VAE Wrong Choice! D. Mill-wheel murmur auscultated with an esophageal stethoscope is an early sign of VAE Wrong Choice!