| Preparation |
| Clinical standards for procedures and interventions. |
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| Turns on the oximeter and allows for appropriate device warm-up. |
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| Assessment |
| Selects a site for the probe application and checks for adequate perfusion; removes nail polish or artificial nails if necessary. |
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| Cleans site and nondisposable probe with alcohol prep pad. |
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| Attaches probe to the selected site and secures. |
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| Allows for proper stabilization. |
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| Observes the pulse rate on the oximeter and correlates it with the manually measured rate and/or ECG rate. |
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| Records the pulse rate, saturation, respiratory rate, and pattern. |
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| Post-Intervention |
| Disconnects and turns unit off if not applying continuous monitoring. |
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| Disinfects probe if nondisposable. |
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| Post-Intervention Management Steps |
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