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Published in: Critical Care 1/2011

Open Access 01-02-2011 | Poster presentation

Positive changes in the continuous desaturation index during mechanical ventilation are associated with mortality due to acute respiratory failure

Authors: G Vazquez de Anda, S Larraza, J Talavera, L De la Cruz Avila, H Lopez, D Rodriguez

Published in: Critical Care | Special Issue 1/2011

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We have previously shown that the desaturation index (DI) and the continuous desaturation index (CDI) displayed on the desaturation index monitoring system (DIMS) have a high sensitivity and specificity to identify lung dysfunction [1, 2]. However, dynamic changes during mechanical ventilation (MV) that may reflect the patient's response for MV treatment have not yet been tested. …
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Vazquez de Anda GF, et al.: Intensive Care Med. 2004,30(Suppl 1):A0230.
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Title
Positive changes in the continuous desaturation index during mechanical ventilation are associated with mortality due to acute respiratory failure
Authors
G Vazquez de Anda
S Larraza
J Talavera
L De la Cruz Avila
H Lopez
D Rodriguez
Publication date
01-02-2011
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Critical Care / Issue Special Issue 1/2011
Electronic ISSN: 1364-8535
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/cc9617

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