Novel representation of physiologic states during critical illness and recovery
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Novel representation of physiologic states during critical illness and recovery
Clinicians depend on recognizing particular critical illnesses (such as sepsis and cardiac failure) from patterns of vital signs. The relationship between a vital sign pattern and a specific condition is explored.
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عنوان ژورنال: Critical Care
سال: 2010
ISSN: 1364-8535
DOI: 10.1186/cc8868