Table 5

Improvement in physiological outcomes considered to be a treatment response

Possible response (%)Response (%)Best response
Heart Rate1020
Respiratory Rate51020%
SpO2510
Loss of need for supplemental oxygenYes
Loss of need for mechanical ventilationYes
  • Conversely, a deterioration of this size would be considered a significant decline.

  • SpO2, arterial oxygen saturation.