Considerations for target oxygen saturation in COVID-19 patients: are we under-shooting?

Abstract Background The current target oxygen saturation range for patients with COVID-19 recommended by the National Institutes of Health is 92–96%. Main body This article critically examines the evidence guiding current target oxygen saturation recommendation for COVID-19 patients, and raises impo...

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Main Authors: Niraj Shenoy, Rebecca Luchtel, Perminder Gulani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:BMC Medicine
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12916-020-01735-2