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Optimizing Oxygenation during Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: The Rise of HFNC Therapy

Pavan Kumar Vala, Suhail S. Siddiqui

Keywords : Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal system, High-flow nasal oxygen, Hypoxia

Citation Information : Vala PK, Siddiqui SS. Optimizing Oxygenation during Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: The Rise of HFNC Therapy. Indian J Crit Care Med 2025; 29 (3):201-202.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10071-24927

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 28-02-2025

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2025; The Author(s).


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