title: Management of pulse oximeter probe-induced finger injuries in children: report of two consecutive cases and review of the literature.
abstract: Pulse oximetry is a standard noninvasive procedure for monitoring arterial oxygen saturation. Finger injuries related to pulse oximeter use have been reported as chemical or thermal burns, sun-tanning, pressure erosion, sensory loss, and gangrene. The mechanisms of these complications have not been definitively explained; but pressure ischemia, prolonged use, overheating of the probe, inappropriate use of the probe, and short circuiting are considered to be the main factors. We describe 2 cases of pulse oximeter probe-induced finger injuries, propose the possible mechanisms and factors related to the injury, and discuss the management.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Kecioren Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
authors.forename: Candemir
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ceran
authors.forename: Omer Faruk
authors.initials: OF
authors.lastname: Taner
authors.forename: Fatih
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Tekin
authors.forename: Soner
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Tezcan
authors.forename: Ozlem
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Tekin
authors.forename: Birol
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Civelek
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D010092:Oximetry / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation