Importance Discrepancies in oxygen saturation measured by pulse oximetry (Spo 2), when
compared with arterial oxygen saturation (Sao 2) measured by arterial blood gas (ABG) …

Background Studies addressing the appropriateness of laboratory testing have revealed
approximately 20% overutilization. We conducted a narrative review to (1) describe current …

Healthcare expenses are increasing, as is the utilization of laboratory resources. Despite
this, between 20% and 40% of requested tests are deemed inappropriate. Improper use of …

Introduction Although largely used, the place of oxygen therapy and its devices in patients
with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure (ARF) deserves to be clarified. The French Intensive …

Background Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis is a common test ordered in critically ill
patients. Often, it is performed very frequently without influencing patient care. Hence, we …

Objective To assess time-based SpO2/FiO2 ratios≤ 150—SpO2/FiO2 time at risk (SF-TAR)—
for predicting mortality in mechanically ventilated patients. Methods Retrospective …

Background: Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis is the most frequently performed test in
intensive care units (ICUs), often without a specific clinical indication. This is costly and …

The aim of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of different modes of
mechanical ventilation in combination with secretolytic therapy with ambroxol in premature …

Background Better cost-awareness is a prerogative in achieving the best benefit/risk/cost
ratio in the care. We aimed to assess the cost-awareness of intensivists in their daily clinical …

BACKGROUND: Mechanically ventilated patients increasingly spend hours in emergency
department beds before ICU admission. This study evaluated the performance of blood …