OXYGEN SATURATION MEASURING: PULSE OXIMETRY

Course overview

Pulse oximetry is a noninvasive method of measuring oxygen saturation (i.e., SpO2), which is the amount of oxygen being carried by hemoblogin (Hgb) in arterial blood to the tissues of the body. Pulse oximetry provides a good estimate of blood oxygen level, which is most accurately determined through arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of pulse oximetry, including a step-by-step procedure for measuring oxygen saturation. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.