The use (or otherwise) of pulse oximetry in general practice

[摘要] The pulse oximeter is a diagnostic tool that enables the indirect measurement of the percentage of oxygenated haemoglobin in a patient's capillary blood.1 It has been widely used in secondary care for over two decades,2 especially in peri-operative, paediatric and intensive care patients. Pulse oximetry is often used in emergency departments,3 but is less well established in general practice.

[学科分类] 卫生学