The Design of a Pulse Oximeter to MIDI Output Conversion Unit – a Technical Report
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DOI: 10.1007/s10916-018-0897-6
Abstract: Many medical instruments, particularly those in the operating room, use sound to convey important information. These sounds are a useful way of communicating both continuous information and emergency alarms. Unfortunately, the cacophony effect of multiple… read more here.
Keywords: information; unit; output; pulse oximeter ... See more keywords
Pulse Oximeter Usefulness for Blood Pressure Monitoring in Patients Implanted With Latest-Generation Continuous-Flow Device HeartMate 3.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2018.04.086
Abstract: INTRODUCTION The measurement of blood pressure (BP) and the management of hypertension in patients with continuous-flow ventricular assist devices (CF-VADs) can present unique challenges. Patients with CF-VADs often do not have a palpable pulse, and… read more here.
Keywords: blood pressure; pulse oximeter; continuous flow; pressure ... See more keywords
Evaluation of pulse oximeter derived photoplethysmographic signals for obstructive sleep apnea diagnosis
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000006755
Abstract: Abstract High prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has increased the demands for more convenient and accessible diagnostic devices other than standard in-lab polysomnography (PSG). Despite the increasing utility of photoplethysmograph (PPG), it remains understudied… read more here.
Keywords: psg; diagnosis; obstructive sleep; pulse oximeter ... See more keywords
Exploring the impact of pulse oximeter selection within the COVID-19 home-use pulse oximetry pathways
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjresp-2021-001159
Abstract: 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… read more here.
Keywords: oximetry pathways; pulse oximetry; use pulse; home ... See more keywords
Abstract 276: Impact of Skin Color on Accuracy of Capillary Refill Time Measurement by Pulse Oximeter
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DOI: 10.1161/circ.138.suppl_2.276
Abstract: Capillary refill time(CRT) is a non-invasive method to assess tissue perfusion, routinely performed in pediatric practice. Current methods to measure CRT have limitations in objectivity and reproducibility. The measurement depends on clinician’s assessment. New analytic… read more here.
Keywords: difference; skin color; pulse oximeter; crt ... See more keywords
Racial Disparity in Oxygen Saturation Measurements by Pulse Oximetry: Evidence and Implications.
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DOI: 10.1513/annalsats.202203-270cme
Abstract: The pulse oximeter is a ubiquitous clinical tool used to estimate blood oxygen levels. However, decreased accuracy of pulse oximetry in patients with dark skin tones has been demonstrated since as early as 1985. Most… read more here.
Keywords: oxygen saturation; dark skin; oxygen; pulse oximeter ... See more keywords
Usefulness of a Pulse Oximeter and Multimodality Imaging for Diagnosing Platypnea-orthodeoxia Syndrome
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DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.0159-22
Abstract: Platypnea-orthodeoxia syndrome (POS) is a rare disease characterized by dyspnea and hypoxemia in orthostatism that improves in the recumbent position. We herein report an 81-year-old woman with dyspnea in the upright position following thoracic vertebral… read more here.
Keywords: usefulness pulse; platypnea orthodeoxia; orthodeoxia syndrome; oximeter multimodality ... See more keywords
Pulse Oximeter App Privacy Policies During COVID-19: Scoping Assessment
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DOI: 10.2196/30361
Abstract: Background Pulse oximeter apps became of interest to consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly when traditional over-the-counter pulse oximeter devices were in short supply. Yet, no study to date has examined or scoped the state… read more here.
Keywords: privacy; pulse oximeter; privacy policies; oximeter apps ... See more keywords
Evaluation of a New Smartphone Powered Low-cost Pulse Oximeter Device
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DOI: 10.4314/ejhs.v32i4.22
Abstract: Background Measurement of blood oxygen saturation is a vital part of monitoring coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) patients. Pulse oximetry is commonly used to measure blood oxygen saturation and pulse rate for appropriate clinical intervention. But the… read more here.
Keywords: pulse; smartphone powered; pulse oximeter; device ... See more keywords