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Pulse oximetry. Uses and abuses.

L M Schnapp1, N H Cohen

  • 1Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco.

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|November 1, 1990
PubMed
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Pulse oximetry offers reliable, noninvasive oxygen saturation monitoring, improving patient care by avoiding arterial blood gas sampling. Understanding this technology maximizes its clinical benefits in diverse medical settings.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Devices
  • Physiology
  • Clinical Monitoring

Background:

  • Pulse oximetry is a key noninvasive monitoring tool.
  • It provides continuous oxygen saturation measurements.
  • It avoids risks associated with arterial blood sampling.