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QUERIES (CLINCAL)

07/10/2012     




Query: Pulse Oximeter for Pedal Digits?

Does anyone have any experience with using a pulse oximeter on pedal digits? Does this simply measure the O₂ saturation the same as a finger measurement, or will it tell me anything about blood supply to the pedal digit?
 
Michael Forman, DPM, Cleveland, OH