Author/Editor		Vlahović, Dušan
Title		Kaj nam povesta pulzna oksimetrija in kapnografija v urgentni medicini
Translated title		Benefits from pulse oxymetry and capnography in emergency medicine
Type		članek
Source		In: Bručan A, Gričar M, editors. Urgentna medicina: izbrana poglavja 6. Zbornik 7. mednarodni simpozij o urgentni medicini; 2000 jun 14-17; Portorož. Ljubljana: Slovensko združenje za urgentno medicino,
Publication year		2000
Volume		str. 79-86
Language		slo
Abstract		Technical properties and working principle of the pulse oximetry and capnography is described. Importance of both devices in patient management and patient monitoring is highlighted, especially early recognition of the hypoxia. Interpretation of values measured by pulse oximetry and capnography, in the different clinical settings is explained. At the end, author is warning us against technical insufficiency, which can cause faulty readings in both devices. Inadequate understanding of the role of one or the other device in monitoring of the oxygenation and ventilation, can cause wrong estimation of patient status and wrong management.
Descriptors		EMERGENCY SERVICE, HOSPITAL OXIMETRY CAPNOGRAPHY ANOXIA ANOXEMIA HEMOGLOBINS MONITORING, PHYSIOLOGIC ABSORPTION