Pulse Oximetry and the Impact of Skin Pigmentation

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This course is co-sponsored with Medtronic

Presented by John Gallagher, DNP, RN, CCNS, CCRN-K, RRT, FCCM 

  • Fundamentals of pulse oximetry and how SpO2 readings are impacted by skin pigmentation
  • Patient-level and clinical factors associated with differences in pulse oximeter performance
  • Guidance for optimizing the accuracy of pulse oximeters into clinical practice