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Non-invasive SpO2/FiO2 ratio (SFR) as surrogate for PaO2/FiO2 ratio (PFR): A scoping review Cover

Non-invasive SpO2/FiO2 ratio (SFR) as surrogate for PaO2/FiO2 ratio (PFR): A scoping review

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|Jul 2025

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/jccm-2025-0024 | Journal eISSN: 2393-1817 | Journal ISSN: 2393-1809
Language: English
Page range: 221 - 232
Submitted on: Jan 6, 2025
Accepted on: May 17, 2025
Published on: Jul 31, 2025
Published by: University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Targu Mures
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

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