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A pulse oximetry (pulse ox) is a small clothes pin looking piece of equipment, usually placed on the patients finger, used to measure the amount of oxygen in the blood. The pulse ox. is noninvasive, very inexpensive, readilyavailable and it provides instant results. If a pulse ox. reading is low then the caregiver would likely apply oxygen to the patient. If it is a high reading the caregiver would likely remove or decrease the amount of oxygen the patient is on. Because there are factors that can interfere with an accurate reading, there are other ways to test the oxygen levels in the blood.
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Where can one find more information about pulse oximetry?
There are several sites that one can find more information about pulse oximetry. These sites include the pulse oximetry page of Wikipedia, World Health Organization, and Pulse Ox.
What is pulse oximetry?
Pulse oximetry is the procedure for measuring oxygen saturation or level of oxygen in the blood. It is non-invasive and painless.
Which is NOT a site for a pulse oximetry sensor?
upper arm
What is pulse oxmietry?
First thing straight, you misspelled oximetry. Second thing is the definition of pulse oximetry is a noninvasive method allowing the monitoring of oxygenation of a patient's hemoglobin.
What is the purpose of pulse oximetry?
To determine the oxygen saturation of hemoglobin.
What are the implications of the findings of pulse oximetry?
Analysis and implication of pulse oximerty findings
Blood test for oxygen level by finger?
SPO2 or pulse oximetry
Can the tip of the ear be used for pulse oximetry?
Yes as can the fingertips, toes and nose.
What the last vital sign to change in the setting of shock?
Pulse oximetry reading
What is pulse txr?
Maybe you mean pulse oximetry. It is the measurement of oxygen in your blood. It is measured when they put that clip on the tip of your finger.
What does medical code 94760 mean?
Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; single determination
What factors are considered when oxygen therapy is recommended?
The need for supplemental oxygen is determined by inadequate oxygen saturation, indicated in blood gas measurements, pulse oximetry, or clinical observations.
