PaO2/FIO2 ratio: the mismeasure of oxygenation in COVID-19

Martin J. Tobin, Amal Jubran, Franco Laghi

Source: Eur Respir J, 57 (3) 2100274; 10.1183/13993003.00274-2021
Journal Issue: March
Disease area: Respiratory critical care

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