Pulse oximetry oxygen saturation during the 6-min walk test: a limit for stopping the test without resuming it

Piaggi Giancarlo, Gambazza Simone, Guarise Riccardo, Piran Manuela

Source: Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 1222-1223
Journal Issue: October

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