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Vital Signs & Monitoring
Intermediate
9 steps
5 min read
Checking and Recording of Oxygen Saturation
The first 3 steps
- Explain the procedure and check the prescribed target saturation range.
- Select a warm, well-perfused finger; remove nail polish or artificial nails.
- Check the probe is clean and the correct size, and position it so the light and sensor align.
6 more steps and the Ghana-specific adaptation
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