When SpO2 values dont' match PaO2 - Cardiac Nursing - allnurses
Oct 22, 2014 · The physiology of SaO2 and SpO2 is totally different. SaO2 is directly related Hgb and how saturated the blood is with O2 molecules. SpO2 is the measurement of dissolved O2 molecules …
Tricks to getting an Spo2 reading on a difficult patient
Nov 30, 2021 · What's been some tricks to getting an Spo2 reading on a difficult pt? We had a 92 DNAR pt that was transferred to us and we could not get an accurate 02 reading. A nurse was freaking out …
SpO2 vs. SaO2 - Nursing Student Assistance - allnurses
SpO2 and SaO2 are two very different values. Sure, in some patients you can use SpO2 as a guide, but it doesn't always reflect what's actually going on in the blood, such as in cases of patients with septic …
Lower O2 sat parameters in babies with cardiac defects
Jan 3, 2020 · But now I’m reading in several places that oxygen is a vasodilator and everything I thought I knew has gone out the window! Please help with an explanation as to why we keep these kids sat …
Low saO2, normal sO2? - Critical Care - allnurses
Sep 12, 2012 · the reason your SpO2 was low was because your patient probably had low-level Methemoglobinemia which results in low readings. Whereas, high-level Methemoglobinemia would …
Non-rebreather use? - General Nursing Support - allnurses
Jan 12, 2013 · Personally, I'd have likely started off with a cannula and titrated up from there, if the patient's status warranted starting that low. All the above assumes that I have orders to allow me to …
Is there a relationship between SpO2 or BP and hemoglobin?
Jan 4, 2018 · I've asked a couple teachers about this and can't really get a straight answer, especially with SpO2. Would a high SpO2 or high BP be indicative of high hemoglobin? Is there any way to find …
How many liters of O2 can a patient with COPD be on?
Oct 27, 2007 · The terms "high flow" and low flow" have very specific meanings, a high flow system (like a venturi style entrainment system) is an exact Fio2, while a low flow sysytem (NC, Blow-by, simple …
pre and post ductual oxygen saturations - NICU, Neonatal
Jan 12, 2015 · Hi There, is there anyone who would be kind enough to express what a pre and post ductal oxygen saturation is and how to record these. Where do you place the sa...
EPIC, documentation & time management advice - allnurses
Nov 4, 2010 · I am looking for some EPIC documentation advice, tips, hints, etc. EPIC is new to our hospital. I feel we had the max training time allowed and overall I really...