Effect of using disposable polyethylene bag as a probe cover or finger cover in pulse oximetry

Effect of using disposable polyethylene bag as a probe cover or finger cover in pulse oximetry

Background: Consumer-grade pulse oximeters are used to monitor blood oxygen levels (SpO2) at home. Sharing a pulse oximeter with family members in isolation centers or home isolation due to COVID-19 may increase the chances of cross-infection. Aim: We aimed to find if using commonly available dispos...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Himel Mondal, Amit Kumar Das, Joshil Kumar Behera, Shaikat Mondal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2022-01-01
Series:Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
Subjects:
blood gas analysis
covid-19
cross infection
home care services
oximetry
oxygen saturation
patient isolation
polythene
Online Access:http://www.jfmpc.com/article.asp?issn=2249-4863;year=2022;volume=11;issue=2;spage=708;epage=714;aulast=Mondal

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