Chapter 4: Oxygen Saturation

Finding the Error Activity 1: Pulse Oximetry

Now you have an opportunity to find errors in measurement techniques. The first activity involves watching a short film clip. Check it out!

What error in technique is this healthcare provider making while measuring oxygen saturation in Film clip 4.1?

Alternatively, if viewing textbook as a pdf, use this link: https://www.youtube.com/embed/bbm3hOPFjQg?rel=0


Film clip 4.1 Oxygen saturation taken incorrectly

Go to the next page for information about the correct technique for measuring oxygen saturation.

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