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fraction of inspired oxygen |
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fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) Etymology: L, frangere, to break, inspirare, to breathe in; Gk, oxys, sharp, genein, to produce the proportion of oxygen in the air that is inspired. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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High-flow systems deliver a consistent fraction of inspired oxygen concentrations (Fi[O. The patient required significant respiratory support to maintain adequate oxygenation with maximum ventilator settings consisting of a positive end-expiratory pressure of 12 mm Hg and fraction of inspired oxygen (FI[O. 1) The onset of clinical response was studied by comparing the changes in the fraction of inspired oxygen between zero and six hours after the first dose of surfactant. |
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