Spotlight article: pulse oximetry in the postoperative care of cardiac surgical patients: a randomized clinical trial. (Bierman MI, Stein KL, Snyder JV. Chest 1992; 102: 1367-70.).
Despite the limitations noted in this critique, the study provides information regarding the usefulness of pulse oximetry in care of postoperative cardiac surgery patients. Similar studies could be done with other groups of critically ill patients. Evaluation of technology in the critical care setting is essential so that care can be rendered in the safest and most efficient, cost-effective, manner.
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Department of Nursing, University of Central Florida, Orlando.
D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D010092:Oximetry / Q000592:standards*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D012107:Research Design / Q000592:standards