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. 2022 Nov 3;10(12):1178–1188. doi: 10.1016/S2213-2600(22)00393-9

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Forest plot comparing mean C_RS of each study with the severity of ARDS

Data from 47 of the 51 studies of patients with COVID-19-related ARDS are shown, with severity of ARDS assessed by the mean PaO₂/FiO₂ ratio of each study. ARDS=acute respiratory distress syndrome. C_RS=respiratory system static compliance. FiO₂=fractional inspired oxygen. PaO₂=partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood.