Journals / Annals of Medical Sciences / 2000 / Cilt: 9 - Sayı: 1

A rare complication due to pulse oximetry in intensive care unit

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36–37
Publication Date
2022-10-10
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Complications related to pulse oximetry occur rarely.In this paper, we report a 23 year old women suffered from burn at her left big toe related to the site of placement of pulse oximeter probe.This hazard and prevention mechanisms were discussed.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Pulse oximeters are widely used in the intensive care unit, during anaesthesia and recovery, in the emergency care and transport.
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Key Findings & Data:Pulse oximeters are widely used in the intensive care unit, during anaesthesia and recovery, in the emergency care and transport.
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Conclusion & Impact:Complications related to pulse oximetry occur rarely.In this paper, we report a 23 year old women suffered from burn at her left big toe related to the site of placement of pulse oximeter probe.This hazard and prevention mechanisms were discussed.
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Pulse oximeters are widely used in the intensive care unit, during anaesthesia and recovery, in the emergency care and transport. Complications related to pulse oximetry occur rarely.In this paper, we report a 23 year old women suffered from burn at her left big toe related to the site of placement of pulse oximeter probe.This hazard and prevention mechanisms were discussed.

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KAHVECİ, Ş. F., ÖZCAN, B., GÖREN, S. (2022). A rare complication due to pulse oximetry in intensive care unit. Annals of Medical Sciences, Cilt: 9 - Sayı: 1, 36–37. https://ajindex.com/articles/447491

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