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Qian, F., van den Boom, W. & See, K.C. Real-world evidence challenges controlled hypoxemia guidelines for critically ill patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Intensive Care Med 49, 1133–1135 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00134-023-07166-w
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