Changes in blood hemoglobin and blood gases PaO<sub>2</sub> and PaCO<sub>2</sub> in severe COPD overa three-year telemonitored program of long-term oxygen treatment

Changes in blood hemoglobin and blood gases PaO<sub>2</sub> and PaCO<sub>2</sub> in severe COPD overa three-year telemonitored program of long-term oxygen treatment

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Information on the effects of long-term oxygen treatment (LTOT) on blood hemoglobin (Hb) in severe COPD are limited. The aim was to assess blood Hb values in severe COPD, and investigate the time-course of both Hb and blood gas chang...

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Main Authors: Dal Negro Roberto W, Tognella Silvia, Bonadiman Luca, Turco Paola
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2012-07-01
Series:Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine
Subjects:
Anemia
COPD
Hemoglobin
LTOT
Polyglobulia
Telemedicine
Online Access:http://www.mrmjournal.com/content/7/1/15

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