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Why pulse oximetry may be performed?

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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


Does a pulse oximeter help people with history of heart attacks?

No, a pulse oximeter does not help people with history of heart attacks. In fact, it may worsen it. A pulse oximetry changes the rate of the pulses, which may develop and contribute to a heart attack.


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