Abstract:Background: Severe septicemia can result in impaired oxygen perfusion to the tissues. The PaO 2 /FiO 2 ratio (P/F ratio) is one of the measurement parameters for hypoxemia. This study aims to evaluate the P/F ratio as a risk factor for hypoxemia against septicemia mortality in children.Method: An observational with a prospective cohort design was conducted. Thirty-six patients with septicemia, consisting of 18 patients who living (survivor) and 18 patients who died (non-survivor). The P/F ratio is obtained bas… Show more
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