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  • Title: The evaluation and management of hypoxemia in the chronic critically ill patient.
    Author: White AC.
    Journal: Clin Chest Med; 2001 Mar; 22(1):123-34, ix. PubMed ID: 11315450.
    Abstract:
    Hypoxemia is a prevalent problem in the chronically critically ill patient. This article reviews the pathophysiologic mechanisms of hypoxemia in this patient population, discusses how oxygenation is evaluated, and reviews methods for delivery of oxygen. Other topics directly related to oxygen use, such as oxygen toxicity, heliox use, and portable oxygen devices, are included.
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