The ROX index can be a useful tool for the triage evaluation of COVID-19 patients with dyspnoea.

Arian ZaboliDietmar AusserhoferNorbert PfeiferSerena SibilioGiovanna TezzaLaura CiccarielloGianni Turcato

Published in: Journal of advanced nursing (2021)

During the difficult triage evaluation of COVID-19 patients, the ROX index can help the nurse to identify the real severity of the patient. The triage systems could integrate the ROX in the rapid patient assessment to stratify patients more accurately.

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