2 results
19/Dec/2022
19/Dec/2022
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2023AO0025
Highlights The evaluated method showed moderate reproducibility when compared to the gold standard practice. This new method had a high specificity and a low sensitivity. The observed high range of SpO2 levels between the methods could lead to a wrong patient referral. The use of telemedicine to assess oxygen saturation in patient with dyspnea is a viable resource, although requiring improvement. ABSTRACT Objective To calculate the positive likelihood ratio to determine whether telemedicine is able to optimize referral to […]
Keywords: Artificial intelligence; Dyspnea; Oximetry; Referral and consultation; Respiratory tract diseases; Signs and symptoms; Telemedicine
01/Oct/2010
DOI: 10.1590/S1679-45082010AO1377
ABSTRACT Objective: To assess patient’s level of oxygenation by means of pulse oximetry, avoiding hypoxia (that causes rapid and severe damage), hyperoxia, and waste. Methods: Calculations were made with a 7% margin of error and a 95% confidence interval. Physical therapists were instructed to check pulse oximetry of all patients with prescriptions for physical therapy, observing the scheduled number of procedures. Results: A total of 129 patients were evaluated. Hyperoxia predominated in the sectors in which the patient was constantly […]
Keywords: Anoxia; Oximetry; Oxygen therapy/adverse effects