Anesthesia & Clinical Research
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Michael Shuler

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• Research Article
  SpO₂ and Pulse Rate Data: A Comparison of Current Technologies during Sustained Shivering in Post-Operative Patients
  Author(s): Kelley Dixon, Austin Broussard, Mellisa Roskosky and Michael Shuler Kelley Dixon, Austin Broussard, Mellisa Roskosky and Michael Shuler
  
  Pulse oximetry is a noninvasive method of measuring the oxygen saturation (SpO2) of the arterial blood and is considered standard-of-care in post-operative settings. Patient motion or low perfusion can present challenges in obtaining accurate readings. Postoperative shivering occurs in anywhere from 5-65% of patients who have received general anesthesia and can manifest as continuous tremors and/or sporadic muscle movements. Objective: Compare the effect of post-operative shivering on functioning capabilities of two commercially available pulse oximeters. Methods: Two additional pulse oximeter sensors (Nonin 7500 Pulse Oximeter with 8000AA Sensor and Masimo Rad-8 with Rainbow DCI SC-200 Adult Reusable Sensor) were added to 40 shivering patients who met eligibility criteria. Shivering episodes were documented by recording the start .. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6148.1000715

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