[Experiences with the pulse oximeter during preclinical cardiopulmonary resuscitation].
The use of pulse oximetry during pre-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation was prospectively investigated in 23 cases. The question was whether the measurement of oxygen saturation during pre-clinical resuscitation is useful and what conclusions are possible. We were able to obtain confidential data for oxygen saturation in 82.6% (n = 19) of cases. Our results show that pulse oximetry could be used as a means of quality control during resuscitation. It is a useful part of pre-hospital monitoring and should be used during resuscitation as early as possible.
Stratmann
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Berufsgenossenschaftliche Kliniken Bergmannsheil, Chirurgische Klinik und Poliklinik, Ruhr-Universität Bochum.
Richter
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J
Muhr
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D016887:Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic / Q000295:instrumentation*; D010092:Oximetry / Q000295:instrumentation*; D010100:Oxygen / Q000097:blood; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000097:blood / Q000534:rehabilitation
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