An innovative method to prevent infection when measuring the arterial blood gas SpO2 saturation

• Главные авторы: Şahan, Seda (Автор), Güler, Sevil (Автор), Geçtan, Eliz (Автор), Aygün, Hakan (Автор)
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• Опубликовано: German Medical Science GMS Publishing House, 2024-04-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background: Patients are hospitalized for extended periods, particularly in intensive care units (ICUs). As a result, the saturation probe (pulse oximeter) remains attached for an extended period and microorganisms can grow in the wet environment. If the pulse oximeters are not reprocessed, cross-in...