Friday, July 10, 2009

Friday July 10, 2009

Q: In which of the following conditions mixed venous oxygen saturation (SvO2) could be more than 80%?

  • Sepsis
  • Cirrhosis
  • VSD (Ventricular septal defect)
  • Cyanide poisoning
  • All of the above

Answer: All of the above conditions may give higher than normal value for mixed venous oxygen saturation (SVO2).