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Correlation among P/F values in supine and prone positions, PEEP levels, and ventilation modalities.
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The prone position was associated with a significant improvement in the gas exchange as well as with a sharp amelioration in the patient's haemodynamics (Figure 1). Figure 1 shows the trend in P/F and duration of any ventilation setting we used.
Modifications of the viral charge during treatment with oral Oseltamivir and parenteral Zanamivir.
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Subsequently, the amplification curves were quantitatively reevaluated with the aid of an external calibration curve standardized on the positive control (a series of aliquots of the same material from an in vitro culture, used in all sessions), in order to determine the viral load dynamics in respiratory samples and how it was influenced by the treatment.  Figure 2 shows the modification in the viral load during the ICU stay.