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Pulse oximetry for an adult with a pulmonary disorder.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  8585593     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Pulse oximetry monitoring was used with this patient to correlate his oxygen saturation with his functional activity. The primary focus was to monitor the patient's oxygenation while he was engaging in routine activities of daily living. A secondary focus was to make changes or adaptations in the activity when his oxygen saturation values fell below the accepted level of 90%. The benefits of pulse oximetry include the simultaneous reporting of oxygen saturation and heart rate during the patient's activities. Immediate instruction on how to adapt functional activities to conserve energy was given to the patient on the basis of the oximeter readings. For both patient and therapist, the pulse oximeter was a relatively uncomplicated tool to use, and the information that it provided was useful in monitoring occupational therapy intervention during functional activity. Further research studies may support criteria for energy conservation protocols and activity prescription.
Authors:
B M Hogan
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The American journal of occupational therapy. : official publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association     Volume:  49     ISSN:  0272-9490     ISO Abbreviation:  Am J Occup Ther     Publication Date:    1995 Nov-Dec
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1996-03-20     Completed Date:  1996-03-20     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7705978     Medline TA:  Am J Occup Ther     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1062-4     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Sundance Rehabilitation, Spokane, Washington 99206, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Activities of Daily Living*
Aged
Humans
Lung Diseases, Obstructive / physiopathology,  rehabilitation*
Male
Monitoring, Physiologic / methods
Occupational Therapy*
Oximetry*

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