| Pulse oximetry: an added criterion for discharge from the post-operative care unit. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 9859102 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Based on the observation that the degree of wakefullness measured by Post Anesthetic Recovery (PAR) score in some patients does not correlate with their oxygen saturation, the authors decided to carry on a study to validate that assumption. Three hundred patient ASA I & II were studied. Oxygen saturation and PAR score were recorded from the time of arrival till their discharge by the recovery room staff nurses. Thirty one patients out of one three hundred (10%) were found to be hypoxic (saturation < 95%) despite their high PAR score. The degree of wakefullness as measured by PAR scores cannot be used to establish an end point for oxygen supplementation. Oxygen supplementation and SpO2 monitoring are recommended in all patients recovering from anesthesia. |
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Authors:
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M M Magboul; C Odugbesan; A A el Dawlatly; S al Saud |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Middle East journal of anesthesiology Volume: 14 ISSN: 0544-0440 ISO Abbreviation: Middle East J Anesthesiol Publication Date: 1998 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1999-02-18 Completed Date: 1999-02-18 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8604187 Medline TA: Middle East J Anesthesiol Country: LEBANON |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 417-24 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, K.S.A. magboul@ksu.edu.sa |
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Adolescent Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Anoxia / blood, therapy Blood Pressure / physiology Body Temperature / physiology Child Child, Preschool Electrocardiography Female Humans Infant Male Middle Aged Oximetry* Oxygen / blood* Oxygen Inhalation Therapy Patient Discharge* Pilot Projects Recovery Room* Reproducibility of Results Surgical Procedures, Elective Wakefulness |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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7782-44-7/Oxygen |
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