Monitoring in Anesthesia

Question 1

When assessing for oxygenation monitoring in anesthesia, what are two measurements we can use?

Answer 1

• Skin pigmentation

- Pulse oximetry

Question 2

How do we use skin pigmentation as assessment for oxygenation monitoring in anesthesia (or what to look out for)?

Answer 2

In ideal settings, cyanosis can begin to be appreciated at SaO2 levels < 85%