Refractory Hypoxemia – Definition/ Causes/ Prognosis/ Management
What Is Refractory Hypoxemia? Refractory Hypoxemia is a condition in which a patient is unable to maintain partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood (PaO2) more than 60mmHg despite providing a FiO2 of 1.0 If the PaO2 / FiO2 ratio is less than 100mmHg, it indicates refractory hypoxemia. An oxygenation index of more than 30 …
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