Oximetry and pulse Flashcards
1
Q
How does pulse oximetry work?
A
oxy and deoxyhemoglobin works differing amounts of light
2
Q
What should the O2% be in healthy patients?
A
94+
3
Q
What should the O2% be in a patient with COPD that is retaining CO2?
A
88-92
4
Q
What could a regularly irregular rhythm be?
A
2nd degree type 1 or 2 heart block
5
Q
What could a radial radial delay be?
A
aneurysm at aortic arch
6
Q
What could a radio-femoral delay be?
A
coarctation of aorta
