Usefulness of central venous saturation as a predictor of thiamine deficiency in critically ill patients: a case report
Abstract Background Central venous oxygen saturation (ScvO2) reflects the balance of oxygen delivery and consumption. Low ScvO2 indicates the presence of inadequate oxygen delivery, while high ScvO2 indicates reduced oxygen consumption and is sometimes associated with a high mortality rate in critic...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-11-01
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Series: | Journal of Intensive Care |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40560-017-0255-7 |