Why the study?
Does the use of venous oxygen saturations as a therapeutic goal improve management in critically ill and perioperative patients?
Population
Critically ill patients and patients during the perioperative period
Design
Review
Authors
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Supports combined use with vital signs for early detection in critical care; leaves open benefit as sole therapeutic targets.
Does the use of venous oxygen saturations as a therapeutic goal improve management in critically ill and perioperative patients?
Venous oxygen saturations are valuable parameters for detecting impaired cardiorespiratory reserve in critically ill patients, particularly when used early and alongside other clinical endpoints.
Beest et al. (2011) studied this question.
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