Worsening Oxygenation in the Mechanically Ventilated Patient: Causes, Mechanisms, and Early Detection
- 1 August 1988
- journal article
- review article
- Published by American Thoracic Society in American Review of Respiratory Disease
- Vol. 138 (2) , 458-465
- https://doi.org/10.1164/ajrccm/138.2.458
Abstract
Hypoxemia or worsening oxygenation is a common problem in the ICU. Ventilator-related problems, patient-related problems, including progression of the underlying disease process or superimposed disorders, and interventions, procedures, and medications can all adversely affect the patient's oxygenation status. Each of these causes should be sought for in a rapid and expeditious manner and appropriate corrective actions taken.Keywords
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