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An analysis of the scientific knowledge underpinning a clinical nursing skill: using pulse oximetry effectively in patient care.

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  25 February 2009

Morag A. Prowse
Morag A. Prowse
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Lecturer School of Nursing Studies University of Wales College of MedicineCARDIFF.
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Pulse oximeters are widely used in nursing practice. They are easy to read, need no user calibration and are simple to operate. The ease of use may give rise to the view that nurses have no difficulties using pulse oximetry monitoring in patient care because it is straightforward and only requires the ‘application’ of bioscientific knowledge gained in pre-registration education.

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British Journal of Anaesthetic & Recovery Nursing , Volume 1 , Issue 2 , May 2000 , pp. 11 - 18
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Copyright © British Association of Anaesthetic and Recovery Nursing 2000

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