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Does central venous oxygen saturation accurately reflect mixed venous oxygen saturation? Nothing is simple, unfortunately

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Vincent, J.L. Does central venous oxygen saturation accurately reflect mixed venous oxygen saturation? Nothing is simple, unfortunately. Intensive Care Med 18, 386–387 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01694338

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