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1- Hemoglobin level,
2- Arterial blood flow to vascular bed,
3- Temperature of digit or the area where the
oximetry sensor is located,
4- Patient oxygenation ability,
5- Fraction of inspired oxygen (percentage of
inspired oxygen),
6- Evidence of ventilation perfusion mismatch,
7- Amount of ambient light seen by the sensor,
8- Venous return at the sensor location.
• A complete assessment of oxygenation
includes evaluation of oxygen content and
delivery, which includes the following
parameters:
• PaO2,
• Sao2,
• Hemoglobin,
• Cardiac output,
• Mixed venous oxygen saturation
(when available)
• Normal oxygen saturation values are
97% to 99% in a healthy individual on
room air.
• Cyanosis
• Dyspnea
• Tachypnea
• Decreased level of consciousness
• Increased work of breathing
• Loss of protective airway
• Agitation
• Confusion
• Disorientation
• Tachycardia
• Bradypnea
• Assess the extremity (digit) or area where the sensor will
be placed to identify factors that may inhibit accuracy of
the measurement of oxygenation before attempting to
obtain the spo2 reading to enhance the validity of the
measurement and allow for correction of factors as possible