Peri-operative pulse oximetry in low-income countries: a cost-effectiveness analysis

• Main Authors: Samantha L Burn (Author), Peter J Chilton (Author), Atul A Gawande (Author), Richard J Lilford (Author)
• Formato: Livro
• Publicado em: The World Health Organization, 2014-12-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Objective To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of pulse oximetry - compared with no peri-operative monitoring - during surgery in low-income countries. Methods We considered the use of tabletop and portable, hand-held pulse oximeters among patients of any age undergoing major surgery in low-i...