Causes Low Oxygen Saturation | Medical Algorithm

Are you evaluating the oxygen saturation readings reported by pulse oximeter?

Yes

Oxygen saturation reported by the pulse oximeter (enter from 0 to 100)

percent

Are there bright environmental lights shining on the pulse oximeter?

Yes

Does the patient have ...

• severe hypothermia?

Yes

• severe hypoperfusion to the site where the oximeter has been placed (severe shock, arterial occlusion)?

Yes

• carboxyhemoglobinemia (from carbon monoxide poisoning)?

Yes

• methemoglobinemia?

Yes

• a history of recent injection with methylene blue or isosulfan blue?

Yes

• fingernail polish on the finger over which the oximeter has been placed?

Yes

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Data complete?

Evaluation appropriate?

Number of reasons for possible spurious oxygen saturation oximeter readings

Should you question the oxygen saturation readings given by the pulse oximeter?

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Interpretation and Description

References

Specialty

Objective

ICD-10

Causes of Spurious Readings When Using Pulse Oximeter

Purpose: To determine if the oxygen saturation reported by pulse oximeter may be spurious.

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References

Specialty

Objective

ICD-10