Use of oximeter in the monitoring of acral blood circulation in post-limb-fracture patients / 现代临床护理

ABSTRACT

Objective To access the efficacy of oximeter in blood oxygen saturation monitoring in limb fracture patients. Method Monitor the blood oxygen saturation level in 200 patients with limb fractures , and determine whether blood circulation disorders exist in these patients accordingly. Results Within the 200 patients, 107 had normal blood oxygen saturation level, 50 patients had possible blood circulation disorder , 40 patients had blood circulation disorder, 3 patients had critical limb ischemia among which 2 were diagnosed as osteofascial compartment syndrome , and one as partial breakage of arteriovenous vessels. All the patients recovered well after prompt and proper treatment. Conclusion Blood oxygen saturation monitoring in post-limb- fracture patients using a oximeter can discover blood circulation disorders promptly , thus ensure proper treatment and avoid mal-practice and missed diagnosis.