Practicals · Paediatric Cardiology · Catheterization and Intervention
Shunt calculation from oximetry data (Qp:Qs)
- Type
- Interpretation
- Also called
- oximetry run, Qp/Qs
Videos and resources
- VideoUnderstanding Shunt Fraction (Qp/Qs)14:52
- VideoQuick assessment of cardiac shunts and quick Qp/Qs calculation- Elias Hanna, Univ of Iowa16:36
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Where the curriculum asks for it
“Calculate a right-to-left and a left-to-right shunt given relevant oxygen data” ( NBEMS DrNB curriculum, page 33)
“Calculate pulmonary and systemic flows, blood flow ratios, and resistance by various modalities in a patient with atrial septal defect” ( NBEMS DrNB curriculum, page 38)