Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5952578 | Chest | 2016 | 22 Pages |
Abstract
A nonlinear equation more accurately imputes Pao2/Fio2 from Spo2/Fio2 than linear or log-linear equations, with similar observed hospital mortality depending on Spo2/Fio2 ratio vs measured Pao2/Fio2 ratios. While further refinement through prospective validation is indicated, a nonlinear imputation appears superior to prior approaches to imputation.
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Authors
Samuel M. MD, Colin K. MD, Marc MD, Todd W. MD, David PhD, Peter C. MD, B. Taylor MD, Roy G. MD, NIH/NHLBI PETAL Network Collaborators NIH/NHLBI PETAL Network Collaborators,