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Non-Invasive Monitoring of Microvascular Oxygenation and Reactive Hyperemia using Hybrid, Near-Infrared Diffuse Optical Spectroscopy for Critical Care
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Central venous oxygen saturation: not easily replaced*

H Bryant Nguyen

    Critical Care Medicine
    |May 21, 2013
    PubMed
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