Annals of clinical biochemistry
Assessment of oxygenation in the critically ill
Abstract
This paper reviews the physiology and pathology of oxygen transport from the atmosphere to the cells in critically ill patients. A thorough understanding of this allows a rational approach to monitoring and managing an hypoxic patient in the intensive care setting.
Source and rights
Published by Annals of clinical biochemistry, 1991. The guideline itself is at the source linked here.
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At a glance
- Published
- 1991
- Applies to
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Scope
- National
- Journal
- Annals of clinical biochemistry
- PubMed
- 2024930
- Added to Prognia
- 16 July 2026
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