Prognostic value of time-varying dead space estimates in mechanically ventilated patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome

Background: The dead space fraction (VD/VT) has proven to be a powerful predictor of higher mortality in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). However, its measurement relies on expired carbon dioxide, limiting its widespread application in clinical practice. Several estimates employing routin...

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Published in:	Journal of Intensive Medicine
Main Authors:	Lianlian Jiang, Hui Chen, Jianfeng Xie, Ling Liu, Yi Yang
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2024-04-01
Subjects:	Acute respiratory distress syndrome Mechanical ventilation Dead space 28-day mortality
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667100X23000579