Making sense of pulse oximetry and oxygen dissociation curve.
It is important to maintain oxygen supply to the tissues. The article reviews the physiology of oxygen transport and highlights the use of pulse oximetry as a versatile tool for monitoring the adequacy of patient oxygenation in various nursing situations. The practicalities of using a pulse oximeter are discussed.
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D001784:Blood Gas Analysis; D006454:Hemoglobins / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D010092:Oximetry; D010100:Oxygen / Q000097:blood*; D010108:Oxyhemoglobins / Q000378:metabolism
D006454:Hemoglobins; D010108:Oxyhemoglobins; D010100:Oxygen