BACKGROUND: Central venous oxygen saturation (ScvO2) measurement is a safe and efficient alternative for mixed venous oxygen saturation (SvO2) as an indirect estimate for global tissue oxygenation. The normal range of SvO2, which reflects the balance between O2 delivery and demands, is 65 to 75% OBJECTIVES: This study was designed to determine the predictive role of central venous oxygen saturation ... إقراء المزيد

BACKGROUND :Tissue hypoperfusion is reflected by metabolic parameters suchas lactate, and central venous oxygen saturation . The objective of the present study was to estimate the value of SvO2 to predict outcome in patients with type 1 ARF admitted to ICU and to assess its potential association with mortality. METHODS: Sixty-two patients with acute type 1 respiratory failure admitted to ... إقراء المزيد