Is it not self-evident that all venous saturations are not created equal?*

Abstract

critical illness and comorbid conditions. Without these changes in place, we will remain in the dark ages with respect to universal guideline application. Failure to create these systems will lead to a plethora of unobtainable guidelines that do not benefit our patients. We strongly urge clinicians and information specialists to work toward this essential and important goal to improve patient care and bring evidence-based guidelines to the bedside.