Pulse Oximetry, 2nd EditionISBN: 978-0-7279-1740-9
Paperback
192 pages
July 2002, BMJ Books
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Acknowledgements.
Introduction.
History of oxygen saturation monitoring.
Optical principles.
How pulse oximetry works.
Calibration.
Photoplethysmography.
Physiology of oxygen transport.
Pulse oximetry at high altitude.
General clinical applications.
Specific clinical applications.
Emergency medicine.
Anaesthesia.
Postoperative recovery.
Endoscopy.
Dentistry and oral surgery.
Sleep apnoea.
Neonatal pulse oximetry.
Limitations and morbidity.
Dyshaemoglobins.
Fetal pulse oximetry.
Index.