Measure peripheral oxygen saturation level

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Purpose of monitoring peripheral oxygen saturation

  • Assess oxygenation

  • Early detection of hypoxemia

  • Management of respiratory condition

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Define cyanosis

Blue discolouration of the skin/mucous membrane

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Define dyspnea

Difficult or laboured breathing

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Define hypoxia

A deficiency of oxygen in the tissues