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Pulse oximetry – advanced
In this lesson you will learn about:
- Using an oximeter correctly
- What can interfere with an oximeter
- Maintaining a pulse oximeter
- Managing a falling SpO2 during anaesthesia
Putting on the probe
- The probe should be put on the patient correctly to ensure the oximeter works correctly
- The oximeter is supplied with a finger probe. For some oximeters ear probes are also available and are also described here.
- Probes are carefully designed so that they can shine light through the finger and detect it on the other side.
- Probes are fragile and must be used carefully.
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