Appendix II – Case Descriptions - JGME

Clinically, if not receiving oxygen therapy, a patient on room air should have pulse ox reading of at least 92% or above. Definitions: Pulse oximeter – a non-invasive way to monitor the percentage of oxygen carried in blood. Hypoxia – Impaired level of oxygen in the body . Hypoxic - Lack of oxygen in the tissues, tissue starved for oxygen ................
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