The Utility of the Shock Index in Patients with Acute Respiratory Failure
The shock index (heart rate divided by systolic blood pressure) reflects the overall cardiovascular status and is usually ≤ 0.7 heart beats per minute per mmHg. An increased shock index in patients undergoing emergent intubation for acute respiratory failure can identify patients who are at risk fo...
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| Language: | English |
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Southwest Respiratory and Critical Care Chronicles
2017-01-01
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| Series: | Southwest Respiratory and Critical Care Chronicles |
| Online Access: | http://pulmonarychronicles.com/index.php/pulmonarychronicles/article/view/365 |