oxygen saturation

Question 1

explain pulse oximetry

Answer 1

-painless, non-invasive measurement of a persons oxygen saturation, levels of oxygen bound to haemoglobin in red blood cells

Question 2

why is oxygen saturation important

Answer 2

-assessing respiratory function
-early detection of hypoxemia
-monitoring chronic conditions
-during and after surgery
-in critical care
-covid 19 management
-preventing complications
-medication and oxygen therapy

Question 3

what can affect the accuracy of pulse oximetry

Answer 3

-using probes not intended for specified body part
-shivering
-poor peripheral blood flow
-cardiac arhytmia
-nail varnish/false nail/henna
-carbon monoxide poisoning
-bright overhead lights

Question 4

o2 saturations of healthy individual

Answer 4

-95-100%

Question 5

o2 saturations of acutely unwell adult

Answer 5

-94-98%

Question 6

o2 saturations of those at risk for type 2 hypercapnic respiratory failure

Answer 6

-88-92%