BMI-Oxygen Desaturation Hazard Index
Pulmonology specialty tool
Bedside Tool Interface Configuration
Estimates reduction in Functional Residual Capacity (FRC) and hypoxemic desaturation risk during apnea relative to patient BMI.
Algorithm Checklist Parameters:
- Height (cm)
- Weight (kg)
- Baseline PaOâ‚‚ (mmHg)
- Inspired Oxygen (FiOâ‚‚) (%)
Primary Clinical Application:
Assesses intubation-induction apnea tolerance time and physiological shunting margins for obese patients.