title: Pulse oximetry in neonatal intensive care.
abstract: Pulse oximetry, a noninvasive technique of measuring oxygen saturation continuously, is being used increasingly in the intensive care setting. This article provides information regarding physiologic basis and practical aspects of clinical usage of pulse oximetry in the neonate, both in medical and surgical units.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, University of Illinois, Chicago.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Dziedzic
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Vidyasagar
mesh_terms: D003422:Critical Care; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010092:Oximetry; D010100:Oxygen / Q000378:metabolism; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative
chemical_list: D010100:Oxygen