A recent survey by the International Anesthesia Research Society found frequent problems with pulse oximetry sensors, including 53.2 percent of anesthesiologists who have trouble getting an oxygen saturation reading in as many as half of their cases.
Eighteen percent of anesthesiologists said they regularly have problems getting an oxygen saturation reading from ambient light interference, and 94 percent said they will try multiple sensors during surgery to get a reading.
The preliminary survey showed the limitations and problems associated with fingertip sensors, according to the release.
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Eighteen percent of anesthesiologists said they regularly have problems getting an oxygen saturation reading from ambient light interference, and 94 percent said they will try multiple sensors during surgery to get a reading.
The preliminary survey showed the limitations and problems associated with fingertip sensors, according to the release.
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