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Evaluation of the Hewlett-Packard Ear Oximeter for use during routine air transport of patients.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  7247904     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The Hewlett-Packard 47201 A Ear Oximeter was evaluated to determine the feasibility of its use aboard aircraft. At altitudes up to 2438 m (8000 ft), there was no significant difference between the mean predicted percent saturation of hemoglobin and the measured percent saturation in 25 non-smokers (94.6 +/- 1.9 vs. 94.1 +/- 2.4; p greater than 0.10) and 20 smokers (94.9 +/- 1.8 vs. 94.2 +/- 2.5; p greater than 0.10). The accuracy of the oximeter readings on five individuals was further confirmed with a blood gas analyzer aboard the aircraft. We conclude that the ear oximeter is accurate and reliable for monitoring patients during flights.
Authors:
J H Cissik; C C Yockey; R B Byrd
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Aviation, space, and environmental medicine     Volume:  52     ISSN:  0095-6562     ISO Abbreviation:  Aviat Space Environ Med     Publication Date:  1981 May 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1981-08-10     Completed Date:  1981-08-10     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7501714     Medline TA:  Aviat Space Environ Med     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  312-4     Citation Subset:  IM; S    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Altitude
Aviation
Ear, External / blood supply
Female
Hemoglobinometry
Humans
Male
Oxygen / blood*
Transportation of Patients*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
7782-44-7/Oxygen

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