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The aim is to determine if assessing arterial blood gases (ABG) 10 minutes after decreasing FIO2 is valid in certain patients.

The Validity of Assessing Arterial Blood Gases 10 Minutes after an FIO2 Change in Mechanically Ventilated Patients without Chronic Pulmonary Disease

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Evaluates arterial blood gas accuracy after FIO2 changes in ventilated patients, suggesting earlier assessments may reduce hypoxemia risks.

The aim is to determine if assessing arterial blood gases (ABG) 10 minutes after decreasing FIO2 is valid in certain patients.
Compared PaO2 values at 10 and 30 minutes after reducing FIO2 by 0.10.
Included 17 mechanically ventilated patients due to head injury and multiple trauma.
None of the patients had chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
No statistical difference in PaO2 values between 10 and 30 minutes post-FIO2 reduction (P = 0.39).
ABG values at 10 minutes are valid for assessing arterial oxygenation.

Hess et al. (1985) studied this question.

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Evaluates arterial blood gas accuracy after FIO2 changes in ventilated patients, suggesting earlier assessments may reduce hypoxemia risks.