Changes

*Poor peripheral perfusion can cause falsely low readings.

*Poor peripheral perfusion can cause falsely low readings.

*If the pulse oximeter is reading low/no reading/error, then try re-adjusting the placement of the probe.

*If the pulse oximeter is reading low/no reading/error, then try re-adjusting the placement of the probe.

*If the reading is consistantly low, a blood gas analysis is recommended if available.

*If the reading is consistantly low, a [[Blood Gas Analysis]]  is recommended if available.