Usefulness of pulse oximetry in assessment of dyspnoea in asthma. | [Pakistan Journal of Physiology • 2008]

Author(s):

1. Syed Hafeezul Hassan: Department of Physiology, Baqai Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan

2. Sikandar Ali Sheikh: Department of Physiology, Baqai Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan

3. M. M. Feisal Subhan Beg: Department of Physiology, Arabian Gulf University, Bahrain

Abstract:

Background: This study was carried out to find usefulness of pulse oximetry in assessment of dyspnoea patients with asthma. Methods: This study was carried out at Baqai Medical University Teaching Hospital. Fifty-three patients, 28 males and 25 females, suffering from asthma with age ranging between 16 to 70 years were included. They were subjected to Pulse Oximetry before and after the bronchodilator treatment when presented with acute dyspnoea. Simultaneous recording of spirometry was also done. Results: Mean oxygen saturation (SaO2) increased from 93.11±4.33 to 95.17±3.59 percent (ppppp

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Published: Journal: Pakistan Journal of Physiology, Volume: 4, Issue: 1, Year: 2008

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