Discrepancy in finger pulse oximetry reading related to positioning: a case report
Pulse oximetry is one of the five cardinal vital signs used to monitor patients in the clinical setting, and has contributed significantly to patient safety. Unfortunately, extremes in patient positioning may lead to changes in peripheral perfusion pressures resulting in erroneous pulse oximetry rea...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2020-06-01
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| Series: | Proceedings of Singapore Healthcare |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2010105820908284 |