Table 1 Results of the hypoxic challenge test
Baseline SaO2>95%, 12 patients92–95%, 7 patients
Positive test6 patients5 patients
PaO2 <6.6 kPa50%71%
Borderline test3 patients1 patient
PaO2 6.6–7.4 kPa25%14.5%
Negative test3 patients1 patient
PaO2 >7.4 kPa25%14.5%
  • PaO2, partial pressure of arterial O2; SaO2, oxygen saturation.