192. Go Get the O2 - An Approach to Hypoxia
The Intern At Work: Internal Medicine
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Get the O2, an Approach to Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
Pulse oximeters work by emitting two different wavelengths of light, red and infrared. Because of the tight mass seal, they are contraindicated in patients with decreased level of consciousness due to the risk of aspiration. The choice of the oxygen device will ultimately depend on the clinical context, patient presentation, and progression of symptoms. Time for a medicine minute. We owe much of our ability to identify hypoxia to Dr. Takua Yagi.
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