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Supportive Care in Cancer
Published in: Supportive Care in Cancer 11/2004

01-11-2004 | Review Article

Pulse oximetry in supportive and palliative care

Authors: Vandana A. Vora, Sam H. Ahmedzai

Published in: Supportive Care in Cancer | Issue 11/2004

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Abstract

Pulse oximetry is a valuable, non-invasive method used for estimating oxyhaemoglobin saturation. It can give a bedside indication of the oxygenation and thus provide a valuable insight into the cause of breathlessness. Its use can help palliative care teams to determine the need to prescribe or to withhold oxygen therapy. The technology is well established and relatively inexpensive. Factors that influence readings include low perfusion states at the end of life. With a thorough understanding of its uses and limitations, pulse oximetry can assist multi-disciplinary teams in providing better care to ill patients in the palliative care setting.
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Metadata
Title
Pulse oximetry in supportive and palliative care
Authors
Vandana A. Vora
Sam H. Ahmedzai
Publication date
01-11-2004
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Supportive Care in Cancer / Issue 11/2004
Print ISSN: 0941-4355
Electronic ISSN: 1433-7339
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-004-0681-7

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