December 17, 2012

Nursing Tip of the Day! - Critical Care Nursing

Category: Critical Care Nursing 
Coronary blood flow (CBF) is normally about 225mL/min at rest. The heart has a very high (70-80%) oxygen extraction ratio. Increased delivery of oxygen to the myocardium at times of  need can therefore only be achieved by  the blood flow.

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