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When might pulse oximetry be used for the short-term continuous montioring of a patient?
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∙ 10y ago
Pulse oximetry might be used for short-term continuous monitoring of a patient during surgeries, recovery from anesthesia, or in the emergency room to quickly assess oxygen levels in the blood. It provides immediate feedback on oxygen saturation levels and can help in making quick decisions about the patient's respiratory status.
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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.
Is patient gender a continuous variable?
No, Patient's gender is not a continuous variable. It is discrete variable.
What does the Aldrete scale measure?
the Aldrete scale, which scores the patient's mobility, respiratory status, circulation, consciousness, and pulse oximetry
What normal result is expected from oxygen therapy?
A normal result is a patient that demonstrates adequate oxygenation through pulse oximetry, blood gas tests, and clinical observation.
While observing a pulse oximetry you notice the reading state 89 percent what should you do and why?
Assess the patient first, then reposition the sensor, ask the patient to take some deep breaths, and then take next steps based on the clinical situation.
What follow-up physical evaluations should be made after a patient begins oxygen therapy?
Follow-up monitoring includes blood gas measurements and pulse oximetry tests.
How would you describe the polysomnography procedure?
An overnight stay in a sleep laboratory; while the patient sleeps they are observed and monitored by electroencephalography, electro-oculography, thermistors, pulse oximetry, electrocardiogram.
What level of pulse oximetry would cause concern?
The answer depends on the clinical situation. Depending on the patient's age and health, and the context of the test, anything below 90-95% could be a cause for concern.
What precautions should be taken to enhance accurate pulse oximeter readings?
he patient should not smoke 24 hours prior to pulse oximetry. Fingernail polish should be removed if the oximeter will be attached to the finger
What is a pulse oximetry used for?
Pulse oximetry measures the amount of oxygen that is being perfused in a person's blood. It is important in individuals with impaired lung function to be sure that their body is getting enough oxygen. It is an excellent tool to be sure that a person is breathing effectively, because if a person's oxygen level drops too low, they can lose consciousness, have brain damage, and eventually enter into respiratory failure and die.
What is pulse oximetry and why do patients need it?
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.
Can an epleptic patient be healed?
yes submit them to continuous hours of strobe lights and they will soon no longer be an epleptic
