Table 3

Cerebral (rStO2) and peripheral (SpO2) oxygen saturation according to level of inspired supplemental oxygen (FiO2)

FiO2 value (%) rStO2% (SD) (n)SpO2% (SD) (n)
2164.9 (15.9) (580)94.5 (5.2) (711)*
22–2967.3 (14.8) (376)†92.8 (4.6) (447)
≥3063.8 (11.8) (149)†92.0 (4.1) (180)
  • *Differences between 21% and the other two FiO2 strata (p<0.001).

  • †Differences between 21% and 22%–29% FiO2 strata (p=0.001).