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  • What is Pulse Oximetry?


    A noninvasive & continuous means estimating the percentage of Hb saturated with oxygen in arterial blood at the peripheral capillary level: SpO2 = Estimation of SaO2.

  • What is the normal SpO2 reading in healthy adults?


    94-100%

  • What are the benefits of Pulse Oximetry?


    • Non-invasive
    • Cheap
    • Compact & portable
    • Detects hypoxemia sooner than visual signs of cyanosis
    • No contraindications!
  • What is Oxyhemoglobin?


    97% of O2 in blood is bound to Hb, only 3% is dissolved in plasma.

  • What is Deoxyhemoglobin?


    Hemoglobin without oxygen bound (HHb).

  • What should be audible during pulse oximetry usage?


    The variable pitch pulse tone and the low threshold alarm.

  • What is the objective of oxygenation during anesthesia?


    To ensure adequate oxygen concentration in the inspired gas and the blood.

  • What is SpO2?


    SpO2 = O2 saturation measured by pulse oximetry, an indirect estimation of arterial O2 saturation (SaO2).

  • Why is pulse oximetry important?


    • Detects hypoxemia
    • More sensitive than cyanosis
    • Identifies pulmonary problems
    • Measures heart rate
    • Indicates tissue perfusion
  • How does pulse oximetry work?


    • Spectrophotometry: Measures light absorption
    • Photoplethysmography (PPG): Detects blood volume changes
    • LED probes send light through a site
  • What are the saturation levels of hemoglobin?


    • 50% saturation: 8 oxy Hb, 8 de oxy Hb
    • 100% saturation: 16 oxy Hb
  • What does a pulse oximeter sensor do?


    It emits light using red (660 nm) and infrared (940 nm) diodes to measure O2 saturation.

  • What does Beer's Law state?


    The amount of absorbed light is proportional to the solution concentration.

  • What does Lambert's Law describe?


    Amount of light absorbed is proportional to the length of the path that light travels in the absorbing substance.

  • What wavelengths are used for deoxyhemoglobin and oxyhemoglobin?


    • Red (660nm) → Deoxyhemoglobin
    • Infrared (940nm) → Oxyhemoglobin
  • What is the calibration curve in pulse oximetry?


    It relates SpO2 reading to R:IR ratio and corrects expected errors from Beer-Lambert law.

  • What is a limitation of pulse oximeters below 70% saturation?


    They are less accurate below saturations of ~70%.

  • What is the formula for the Beer-Lambert Law?


    \[I_{out} = I_{in} e^{-βλ·C·X}\]
  • What does pulse oximetry calculate?


    It calculates the ratio of deoxyhemoglobin to oxyhemoglobin.

  • How do we differentiate arterial blood?


    • Measure changes during cardiac cycle
    • Pulsatile arterial blood: 'changing absorbance' (A/C)
    • Non-pulsatile: 'not changing absorbance' (D/C)
    • Includes venous, capillary blood, and tissues
  • What is the function of Photoplethysmography?


    • Measures variations in blood volume
    • Expansion during systole, contraction during diastole
    • Detected as pulsatile changes in absorbance at two wavelengths
  • What does the Pulse Oximetry Calibration Curve indicate?


    • Higher absorbance at 940nm = lower R value
    • R value = 1 → SpO2 = 85%
    • Inverse relationship: ↓R:IR → ↑SpO2
  • What is a normal SpO2 reading for a healthy adult?


    94-100% (hypoxia = below 94%)

  • What does pulse oximetry actually measure?


    It calculates an R value and uses a calibration curve to estimate the SaO2.

  • What is the accuracy range of pulse oximetry?


    Accurate from 70-100% with a standard deviation of +/- 2%.

  • What causes inaccuracies in pulse oximetry readings?


    • Ambient light interference
    • Low perfusion
    • Motion artifacts
    • Additional light absorbers
  • How can ambient light affect pulse oximetry readings?


    Increased DC signal can lead to falsely high readings.

  • What is a common cause of low perfusion affecting pulse oximetry?


    • Vasoconstriction
    • Hypovolemia
    • Cold hands
  • What is a motion artifact in pulse oximetry?


    Artifactual large AC signal caused by excessive movement, mimicking arterial pulse.

  • How can you minimize ambient light interference in pulse oximetry?


    By covering the pulse oximeter with opaque material (e.g., blanket).

  • What does the pleth waveform indicate in pulse oximetry?


    It detects cyclical changes in volume and size of arteries, affecting SpO2 accuracy.

  • What are the effects of low perfusion on pulse oximetry?


    Low AC signal leads to low pleth amplitude and inaccurate SpO2 readings.

  • What can excessive movement during pulse oximetry lead to?


    It can create a motion artifact, resulting in falsely low readings.

  • What should be monitored to ensure pulse oximetry accuracy?


    • Ambient light
    • Motion
    • Perfusion status
  • What does a SvO2 of 75% indicate?


    Increased R:IR ratio; unable to distinguish between arterial and venous blood.

  • What is a significant effect of Methylene blue on pulse oximetry?


    Causes short-lived falsely low SpO2 reading (85%) lasting 10-60min with large doses.

  • What is the difference between Functional and Fractional SaO2?


    Functional SaO2: fraction of effective hemoglobin oxygenated. Fractional SaO2: fraction of total hemoglobin oxygenated.

  • What is the effect of Dyshemoglobins on pulse oximetry?


    Most do not carry oxygen but can still absorb light, leading to inaccurate readings.

  • What is the role of Indocyanine green (ICG)?


    Used in tissue perfusion tests; similar effect to Methylene blue but more transient (~30s).

  • What does the O2 content equation assume about hemoglobin?


    Assumes all Hb types are capable of carrying oxygen, which is not always true.

  • What does the noise artifact in pulse oximetry indicate?


    Irregular, high-frequency fluctuations in the photoplethysmogram (pleth) waveform.

  • What is the significance of absorbance at 668nm in pulse oximetry?


    Close to 660nm, it mimics deoxy-Hb, affecting SpO2 readings.

  • What does the diagram illustrate about oxygen content (CaO2)?


    Shows the progression from SpO2 to SaO2 and finally to CaO2 and DO2.

  • What does Fluorescein do to pulse oximetry readings?


    It does not affect pulse-oximetry readings.

  • What happens to Fe++ in methemoglobinemia?


    Fe++ is oxidized to Fe+++, which cannot bind O2.

  • What is the effect of one Fe+++ molecule on other Fe++ molecules?


    It increases their binding affinity for oxygen, preventing release to tissues.

  • What does pulse oximetry show in methemoglobinemia?


    It trends towards 85% regardless of actual saturation, causing under/overestimation.

  • What are the clinical signs of methemoglobinemia?


    SpO2 ~85% that does not respond to 100% FiO2; severity correlates with MetHb levels.

  • What symptoms occur at 10-20% MetHb concentration?


    Mild symptoms, cyanosis, chocolate brown blood.

  • What is the treatment for symptomatic methemoglobinemia?


    Methylene Blue 1-2 mg/kg over 3-5 minutes; begins at 20% MetHb.

  • What is a common cause of acquired methemoglobinemia?


    Drug-induced, often from local anesthetics or overdose.

  • What does the graph show about SpO2 and SaO2 versus methemoglobin concentration?


    SpO2 (blue) remains at 85% while SaO2 (red) indicates hypoxia.

  • What are the symptoms at >50% MetHb concentration?


    CNS hypoxia, seizures, coma, tachypnea.

  • What is the goal of treatment for methemoglobinemia?


    To reduce Fe+++ to Fe++.

  • What is the effect of carbon monoxide (CO) on hemoglobin?


    CO binds to hemoglobin with an affinity >210x that of O2, decreasing oxygen delivery and utilization.

  • How does carboxyhemoglobin affect pulse oximetry readings?


    It overestimates SpO2, registering COHb as 90% oxygenated hemoglobin, leading to false readings.

  • What are common sources of carbon monoxide exposure?


    • Incomplete combustion of carbon materials
    • Exhaust gases
    • Kerosene heaters
    • Fires
    • Propane equipment
  • What is the treatment for carboxyhemoglobinemia?


    • Administer O2 to compete with CO
    • 100% O2 reduces COHb half-life to 1-2 hours
    • Hyperbaric oxygen therapy reduces it to 22 minutes
  • What can cause falsely low readings in pulse oximetry?


    • Nail polish
    • Electromagnetic radiation
    • Electrosurgical units
    • Probe placement issues
  • What is the appearance of patients with carboxyhemoglobinemia?


    They may appear red/pink, resembling oxygenated blood, despite being hypoxic.

  • Why doesn't anemia affect SpO2?


    • Pulse-oximetry measures ratio of oxygenated vs deoxygenated Hb.
    • Mild anemia still saturates Hb with O2.
    • Hb concentration does not affect SpO2.
    • Anemia affects oxygen delivery significantly.
  • What happens if Hct reaches <15%?


    SpO2 reading may fail or be inaccurate due to low perfusion.

  • What effect does Carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) have on SpO2?


    Slight reduction in assessment of oxygen saturation; overestimates Hb available for O2 transport.

  • What is the effect of Methemoglobin (MetHb) at high levels?


    SpO2 approaches 85%, independent of actual Sao2.

  • What is the effect of Hemoglobin S (Sickle cell) on SpO2?


    No significant effect on SpO2.

  • What is the effect of Indocyanine green on SpO2?


    Transient decrease in SpO2.

  • What does the diagram show about Hb content and SpO2?


    Left: Hb ~15g/dL, SpO2 = 100%. Right: Hb ~8g/dL, SpO2 = 100%.

  • What is the effect of Isosulfan blue on SpO2 at high doses?


    Prolonged reduction in SpO2

  • What happens to SpO2 readings with Methylene blue?


    Transient, marked decrease in SpO2 lasting several minutes

  • How does hemoglobin concentration affect SpO2 during hypoxemia?


    Underestimation of actual SaO2 if Hb < 14.5 g/dL

  • What is the effect of acrylic fingernails on SpO2 readings?


    No significant effect

  • How does ambient light interfere with SpO2 readings?


    Bright light can falsely elevate SpO2 readings

  • What is the relationship between plethysmograph amplitude and vascular tone?


    Amplitude is directly proportional to vascular distensibility and inversely proportional to vascular tone

  • What does pulse oximetry monitor?


    • Circulation
    • Heart Rate (HR)
    • Rhythm analysis
    • Systolic blood pressure
    • Vascular volume
    • Respiratory variability
  • What are the limitations of clinical observation for oxygenation?


    • Limited information
    • Hypoxia may stimulate tachypnea
    • Tachypnea can arise from other causes
    • Cyanosis has observer variability
    • Cyanosis and arterial saturation may not correlate
  • How does amplitude relate to vascular tone?


    • Amplitude is directly proportional to vascular distensibility
    • Inversely proportional to vascular tone
    • Decreased vascular tone increases amplitude
    • Increased vascular tone decreases amplitude
  • What is the effect of phenylephrine on pulse oximeter waveform?


    • Causes vasoconstriction
    • Increases blood pressure
    • Decreases amplitude in pleth waveform
  • What is the effect of nitroprusside on pulse oximeter waveform?


    • Causes vasodilation
    • Increases amplitude
    • Improves perfusion
  • What is the primary use of pulse oximetry?


    Monitoring circulation, HR & rhythm analysis, detecting cardiac arrhythmias.

  • How does pulse oximetry assist in ECG interpretation?


    Helps interpret ECG artifact; if pulse oximeter is normal, ECG may be erroneous.

  • What can pulse oximetry detect during shoulder surgery?


    Can alert to brachial artery compression.

  • What does the pulse oximeter waveform correlate with?


    Correlates well with arterial blood pressure waveform.

  • What does a return-to-flow method measure?


    Blood pressure by squeezing arm, cutting blood flow, then slowly deflating.

  • What is the effect of ventricular tachycardia on pulse oximetry?


    Pleth pulse perfusion is present; not pulseless v tach.

  • What can photoplethysmography detect?


    Sensitive to pulsatile flow; can detect compromised circulation.

  • What is the significance of respiratory variability in vascular volume monitoring?


    Indicates changes in vascular volume.

  • What is sympathetic block's effect on blood flow?


    It increases blood flow.

  • What happens to perfusion during ventricular fibrillation?


    No perfusion occurs during V-Fib.

  • What does a large variation in pleth amplitude indicate?


    It suggests low volume due to compression of SVC and IVC.

  • What does a plethysmograph with > 12% variation suggest?


    The patient may benefit from a fluid bolus.

  • Which body site is most accurate for pulse oximetry?


    Finger is more accurate than earlobe.

  • What effect does nail polish have on pulse oximetry readings?


    Dark colors, especially blue, can affect readings.

  • What is the response time of pulse oximetry at the toe?


    Greater delay than finger or central location.

  • What is the accuracy of pulse oximetry at the nose?


    Accuracy questioned, but useful under hypothermia, hypotension, vasoconstrictor drugs.

  • What is a key advantage of using pulse oximetry at the ear?


    Faster response time than finger, relatively immune to vasoconstriction.

  • What is the accuracy of pulse oximetry at the tongue?


    Very accurate with a disposable probe wrapped around the tongue.

  • Which method of pulse oximetry is more accurate than finger?


    Buccal pulse-oximetry detects increases and decreases more quickly.

  • What are the two types of plethysmography mentioned?


    • Transmission plethysmography: Light source across from detector.
    • Reflective plethysmography: Light source next to detector.
  • What is a disadvantage of using forehead pulse oximetry?


    Do not use in patients in trendelenburg; inaccurate due to venous congestion.

  • What do new technology pulse-oximeters measure?


    • SpHb - total hemoglobin
    • SpOC - oxygen content
    • SpCO - carboxyhemoglobin
    • SpMet - methemoglobin
  • What is a key feature of reflective pulse oximetry on the forehead?


    Easily accessible, less affected by vasoconstriction, quicker saturation detection than finger.

  • What can cause low readings in forehead pulse oximetry?


    Pooling of venous return may cause low readings in supine patients.

  • What does the Pleth Variability Index (PVI) indicate?


    It measures fluctuations in plethysmographic amplitude during the respiratory cycle and evaluates volume status.

  • What technology does Rainbow Set Technology use?


    It uses 8 wavelengths of light to measure HbO2, DHb, MetHb, and COHb.

  • What is P50 in oxyhemoglobin dissociation?


    It is the PaO2 at which hemoglobin is 50% saturated, approximately 27 mmHg.

  • What is the saturation of mixed-venous blood?


    About 75% at a PaO2 of 40 mmHg.

  • What are the limitations of SpO2?


    • Cannot detect hyperoxia
    • May not warn of decreasing PaO2
    • Delay in response during apnea or intubation
  • What is the accuracy of SpO2 readings above 70%?


    ±2% (1 SD) 68% of the time, ±4% (2 SD) 95% of the time.

  • How does response time vary between finger and ear oximetry?


    Finger response is 24-50 seconds slower; ear response is 10-20 seconds.

  • What happens if a patient is hypoxic regarding SpO2 readings?


    You may see a low reading due to delay, which could worsen.

  • What is the relationship between PaO2 and SpO2?


    SpO2 of 95% corresponds to a PaO2 of approximately 75 mmHg.

  • What does the oxygemoglobin dissociation curve illustrate?


    It shows the relationship between PaO2 and SpO2, including left and right shifts.

  • What is the initial step in pulse oximetry?


    Various light intensities try to find a strong enough signal to transmit through tissue.

  • What does a good waveform on the Pleth indicate?


    The reading will be accurate.

  • What can cause misinterpretation of pulse oximetry data?


    • Low perfusion rates
    • Motion of the patient
    • Inexperienced provider
  • What is a potential complication of pressure on the sensor?


    Do not tape the sensor too tightly, especially in low perfusion cases.

  • What skin damage can occur from pulse oximetry?


    • Electrical burns
    • Blisters
    • Corneal abrasion
  • What should be checked if there is no signal from the pulse oximeter?


    Check connection, cable, or probe for defects.

  • What can improve a low quality signal in pulse oximetry?


    • Warm the extremity
    • Check arm position
    • Reposition to nose, ear, or tongue