作者: Karen L. Johnson
DOI: 10.1097/00044067-200410000-00003
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摘要: Accurate assessment and treatment of disturbances in oxygenation are crucial to optimal outcomes critically ill patients. Oxygenation is dependent upon adequate pulmonary gas exchange, oxygen delivery, consumption. Each these physiologic processes may vary independently response pathophysiologic conditions therapeutic interventions. The author reviews diagnostic measures available evaluate consumption Currently tools their potential value as well key methodological limitations addressed. Failure on behalf clinicians fully appreciate can lead misdiagnoses inappropriate treatment. aim this article help advanced practice nurses more understand the implications ensure accurate oxygenation.