oximetry
- noun
- /ˌɑksɪˈmɪtri/
- Specialized
- However, the administration of an anxiolytic will necessitate monitoring the patient with pulse oximetry during the procedure.
- pulse oximetry
- oximetry monitoring
- oximetry reveals saturation
Examples
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Throughout the surgery, the hemodynamic parameters, pulse oximetry, and blood loss were assessed.
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In 1992, Moller and colleagues published data on the use of pulse oximetry in anaesthesia, in a study population of 20,802 patients.
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The six most recent patients had bedside pulse oximetry monitoring until discharge.
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Frequent monitoring of vital signs, including respiratory rate and pattern, electrocardiogram, and pulse oximetry monitoring.
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Two methods—capnometry and pulse oximetry—are commonly used.
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The admitting RN documents the initiation of intake and output, daily weights, and vital signs, including pulse oximetry, four times daily. Standard 1.
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A combination of blood pressure monitoring, ECG, pulse oximetry, and capnography can identify most cardiovascular complications associated with anesthesia.
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During anaesthesia and in the recovery area, substantially more patients in the oximetry group had at least one respiratory event than did the control patients, due to an increase in the incidence of diagnosed hypoxaemia in the oximetry group.
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During the transport, Matt's respiratory status deteriorated, with pulse oximetry SaO2 readings dropping to 88% on a 100% non-rebreather mask.
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The doctor explained that regular oximetry checks are important to monitor patients' blood oxygen levels during recovery.
Surface Forms
Morphology
oximetry = oxygen + metry (semi-transparent) = oxi + metry
While the components 'oxygen' and 'metry' are clear, the specific application to measuring oxygen levels in blood requires specialized knowledge.
Etymology
Oximetry comes from the parts oxy- (as in oxygen, 'oxygen') and -metry ('measure'), like in thermometry. So, oximetry is the measuring of oxygen levels in the blood or body tissues.