Digital injury from a pulse oximeter probe

Digital injury from a pulse oximeter probe

Noninvasive monitoring of hemoglobin saturation via pulse oximetry has become a popular method of assessment in various patient care settings. As with any device that comes into contact with patients, potential injury can occur. Particular concern should arise when prolonged contact occurs. 1 This i...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery 1991-03, Vol.49 (3), p.301-302
Hauptverfasser: Rubin, Mitchell M., Ford, Henry C., Sadoff, Rory S.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adult
Anesthesia. Intensive care medicine. Transfusions. Cell therapy and gene therapy
Biological and medical sciences
Blister - etiology
Dentistry
Emergency and intensive care: techniques, logistics
Finger Injuries - etiology
Humans
Intensive care medicine
Male
Medical sciences
Monitoring
Oximetry - adverse effects
Oximetry - instrumentation
Pressure
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Zusammenfassung:Noninvasive monitoring of hemoglobin saturation via pulse oximetry has become a popular method of assessment in various patient care settings. As with any device that comes into contact with patients, potential injury can occur. Particular concern should arise when prolonged contact occurs. 1 This is the second reported case of fingertip injury due to an oxygen saturation monitor probe following a lengthy orthognathic surgical procedure. 2
ISSN:0278-2391
1531-5053
DOI:10.1016/0278-2391(91)90226-C