Evaluation of pulse-oximetry oxygen saturation taken through skin protective covering

• Main Authors: Sreenivas Vishnubhatla (Author), Upadhyay Pramod (Author), Tiwari Lokesh (Author), James Jyotsna (Author), Bhambhani Vikas (Author), Puliyel Jacob M (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2006-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The hard edges of adult finger clip probes of the pulse oximetry oxygen saturation (POOS) monitor can cause skin damage if used for prolonged periods in a neonate. Covering the skin under the probe with Micropore surgical tape or a g...