Horowitz index en · NOUN
Etymology
The ratio was first suggested in a 1974 paper by Joel H. Horovitz et al. The reason for the spelling with w is unclear.
Meanings
- An assessment of lung function; the ratio of partial pressure of oxygen in blood (PaO2), and the fraction of oxygen in the inhaled air (FiO2).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horowitz indices | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| Horowitz indexes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Carrico index · PaO2/FiO2 ratio · Horowitz · Horowitz number · Horowitz ratio · Horowitz quotient · P/F ratio