Q: How just eye balling pulse oximetry on monitor can help in diagnosis of patient having suspicion of cardiac tamponade?
Answer: Patients with suspicion of cardiac tamponade, usually show increased respiratory variability in pulse-oximetry waveform.
Reference:
Answer: Patients with suspicion of cardiac tamponade, usually show increased respiratory variability in pulse-oximetry waveform.
Reference:
Stone MK, Bauch TD, Rubal BJ. Respiratory changes in the pulse-oximetry waveform associated with pericardial tamponade. Clin Cardiol. Sep 2006;29(9):411-4
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