SAQ 970 – Anaesthetics – pulse oximetry and waveform capnography

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Describe how a pulse oximeter works.

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List three sources of error in pulse oximetry readings, with a brief explanation for each.

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Explain what is happening during phase III of a normal capnogram.

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Write brief notes on three ways waveform capnography is useful in cardiac arrest.

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