Results for: hypoxemia Your search came up with 2 results: Volumes/Issues / Volume 5 (2016) / Volume 3 September-December 2016 online first EVALUATION OF CRITICAL CARE NURSES REGARDING KNOWLEDGE IN PULSE OXYMETRY Thursday, September 1, 2016Introduction: Pulse oximetry is a non invasive method which determines the saturation of hemoglobin in oxygen and is early detecting hypoxic episodes. The aim of the present study was to evaluate nurses' knowledge working in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) regarding pulse oximetry. Method and material: The sample of the study consisted of 206 ICU nurses in 5 general hospitals Volumes/Issues / Volume 1 (2012) / Issue 3 September-December 2012 Evaluation of pulse oximetry knowledge of nurses employed in anesthesiology departments Saturday, September 1, 2012Introduction: Pulse oximetry has been widely used for timely detecting hypoxemia. However, international studies have reported important knowledge deficits among peronnel,associated with its function and limitations, which may adversely affect patient safety. Aim: To evaluate pulse oximetry knowledge of nursing personnel employed in the anesthesiology department. Material – methods:
