SP02- Peripheral Capillary Oxygen Saturation

Question 1

What is peripheral capillary oxygen saturation

Answer 1

Measures amount of oxygen saturated haemoglobin in the blood compared to the amount available

Question 2

Abnormalities

Answer 2

-Lung problems
-neurological
-muscular issues
-circulatory issues
-environmental issues

Question 4

Lung problems (abnormality) examples

Answer 4

-Primarily restrictive but also obstructive disease

-examples- COPD, asthma, pulmonary embolism

Question 5

Neurological causes examples

Answer 5

-Stroke
-head injuries
-spinal cord injuries

Question 6

Muscular issues examples

Answer 6

Muscular dystrophy

Question 7

Circulatory issues examples

Answer 7

-Heart failure
-shock
-anaemia (low haemoglobin)

Question 8

Environmental issues examples

Answer 8

-High altitude
-sedation
-c02 poisoning

Question 9

Why would someone be on oxygen?

Answer 9

-If SP02 levels are low

-if their respiratory rate is low then the amount of haemoglobin being saturated will also decrease. Unless they have anaemia and they have less haemoglobin in general.