Exploring the impact of pulse oximeter selection within the COVID-19 home-use pulse oximetry pathways

Background During the COVID-19 pandemic, portable pulse oximeters were issued to some patients to permit home monitoring and alleviate pressure on inpatient wards. Concerns were raised about the accuracy of these devices in some patient groups. This study was conducted in response to these concerns....

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Main Authors: David Stell, Guy Glover, Jonathan James Noble, Rebecca Hazell Kay, Man Ting Kwong, Michael John Russell Jeffryes, Liam Johnston, Emmanuel Akinluyi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2022-02-01
Series:BMJ Open Respiratory Research
Online Access:https://bmjopenrespres.bmj.com/content/9/1/e001159.full