Pulse Oximetry and Hemoglobinopathies: Challenges in Oxygen Saturation Accuracy

This course explores how standard pulse oximetry works—and why it can fail you in patients with sickle cell disease, methemoglobinemia, carboxyhemoglobinemia, and thalassemias. You’ll learn to recognize misleading SpO₂ readings, understand how hemoglobin variants distort accuracy, and integrate ABGs, co-oximetry, and advanced technologies such as multi-wavelength oximetry, NIRS, and transcutaneous monitoring to make safer, evidence-based decisions for high-risk patients.

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1.5 Class A

1.5 Pharmacology

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Pulse Oximetry and Hemoglobinopathies: Challenges in Oxygen Saturation Accuracy

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