This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: C.V.S., Subject name: Pediatrics
Cardiac output of a normal newborn is: 
Select and explain. 
A. 350 ml/kg/mt, B. 150 ml/kg/mt, C. 80 ml/kg/mt, D. 40 ml/kg/mt
A: 350 ml/kg/mt
Answer: A: 350 ml/kg/mt 
Explanation: Ans: a (350 ml/kg/mt) Ref: Nelson, 17th ed, p. 1480; 18th ed, p. 1856Questions were asked from this particular page of Nelson in 2006.07 and 08!!"The newborn cardiac output (about 350 ml/kg/mt) falls over the first 2 months of life to about 150 ml/ kg/min and then gradually to the normal adult cardiac output of about 75 ml/kg/min."