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Prognostic value of the central venous-to-arterial carbon dioxide difference for postoperative complications in high-risk surgical patients

Authors: E Robin, E Futier, O Pires, G Lebuffe, B Vallet

Published in: Critical Care | Special Issue 1/2011

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Tissue hypoperfusion is a key trigger of postoperative organ dysfunction. Our objective was to evaluate the prognostic value of the central venous-to-arterial carbon dioxide difference (PCO₂) gap, a global index of tissue perfusion, in patients after major abdominal surgery. …

Title: Prognostic value of the central venous-to-arterial carbon dioxide difference for postoperative complications in high-risk surgical patients
Authors: E Robin
E Futier
O Pires
G Lebuffe
B Vallet
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/cc9458

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