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Alternate Names : Oxygen Saturation, O2 Saturation
Pulse Oximetry | Preparation & Expectations | Results and Values
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Pulse Oximetry: Overview & Description
Pulse Oximetry: Results and Values
Author: Pam Rosenthal, RN, BSN, CCM Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS Date Reviewed: 09/04/01