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. 2021 Feb;68(2):262-263.
doi: 10.1007/s12630-020-01844-9. Epub 2020 Nov 4.

Hypoxemia and prone position in mechanically ventilated COVID-19 patients: a prospective cohort study

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Hypoxemia and prone position in mechanically ventilated COVID-19 patients: a prospective cohort study

Osama Abou-Arab et al. Can J Anaesth. 2021 Feb.

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Effect of prone positioning on respiratory parameters. Changes in the ratio of arterial oxygen partial pressure to fractional inspired oxygen (PaO2/FiO2), respiratory system compliance (Crs) and arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO2) from supine to prone position (PP)

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