

Endogenous factors such as low perfusion (secondary to hypothermia, low cardiac output, increased systemic vascular resistance, profound anaemia, etc) and dyshaemoglobinaemia (e.g.


However, multiple factors can affect the SpO 2 reading. This inexpensive method also provides heart rate measurements and an indication of tissue perfusion based on pulse amplitude. Pulse oximetry is a simple, continuous, non-invasive and reliable monitoring device in routine medical practice that measures functional oxygen saturation (SpO 2) in arterial blood.
