#o2 saturation

[sarcasticbabywhispererjess]

Reason #7 I can never go back to adult ICU (or any adult unit)… NICU has ingrained in me to not get excited about desaturations.

Kid’s SPO2 is 71%… just give ‘em a minute. I’m not going to chase their FiO2. I just silence the alarm and maybe verbally encourage them to fix themselves from my porch. “Get it together, baby!”

With adults you just constantly fiddle with their FiO2. No thanks. I’m good.

[batking4342]

Me, in the hospital, looking at my vital signs: my mountain ranges! :)

Me, when it starts doing something funky: MY MOUNTAIN RANGES >:(

[hokosoko]

GTC Oximeter is devised to monitor the blood oxygen saturation levels or SpO2 level along with the pulse rate. It is easy to use. The user just has switch it on and insert it on the forefinger of the hand they predominantly use.

[medicowesome]

Oxygen saturation mnemonic

I imagine Hemoglobin as a seat for oxygen to sit on. The RBC is like a bus and wohhoo travels the oxygen to it's destination! Anyway.. If something doesn't allow oxygen to sit on it seat decreases O2 saturation. Sit - seat - sat, get it? Carbon monoxide sat on oxygen's seat. O2 saturation decreases in CO poisoning.

Another example, methemoglobinemia. O2 can not sit on Hemoglobin because heme group is in the Fe3+ or ferric state and that decreases O2 saturation as well! In anemia, O2 saturation is normal! Why? Nobody is sitting on Oxygen's seat! Hope this silly thing helps you get through exams ^__^ -IkaN

[qingysmcatnotes-blog]

K Full-Length 2 Review

Topics to review

BIO: viruses

BIO: bacteria

BIO: molecular genetics (DNA replication, protein synthesis)

OCHEM: nucleophilic substitution and rxn rates

[PHYSICAL SCIENCES]

Impulse = Δmv

Req decreases in resistors in parallel

Req increases in resistors in series

H3PO4  <--> H2PO4- + H+

H2PO4-  <--> HPO42- + H+

HPO42-  <--> PO43- + H+

I. buffer region; at midpoint: [H3PO4] = [H2PO4-]

II. equivalence; species present: H2PO4-

III. buffer region; at midpoint: [H2PO4-] = [HPO42-]

IV. equivalence; species present: HPO42-

V. buffer region; at midpoint: [HPO42-] = [PO43-]

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[BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES]

geometric isomers --> cis/trans

# of H bonds in nucleotides:  A=T; G≡C

location of gas/nutrient exchange between fetal and maternal blood is the chorionic villi (in placenta)

cooperative binding:

the fact that once one molecule of O2 binds, it's easier for subsequent O2's to bind, only applies to hemoglobin (because it has 4 subunits) and NOT myoglobin (only 1 subunit).

- myoglobin: O2 saturation ∝ [O2]blood  

- hemoglobin: O2 saturation ∝ [O2]blood AND cooperative binding --> sigmoid curve (harder initially  -> flat portion; a lot easier as O2 saturation increases -> sharp increase in slope)

all viruses have a protein coat, called a capsid

Digestive enzymes:

isoelectric focusing

- anode is +

- cathode is -

- protein below its IE is + (R-NH3+...COOH)

- protein at its IE is 0 (R-NH3+...COO-)

- protein above its IE is - (R-NH2...COO-) 

bacteria classification (by shape)

spherical --> cocci

rod-like --> bacilli

helical --> spirochete/spirilla

FSH 

stimulates maturation of follicles prior to ovulation

inhibited by progesterone after pregnancy

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[annabellecardenas2012-blog-blog]

Jogging With The Capability To Measure The Oxygen Levels With A Oximeters

One of several primary life indications which a lot of sports people wish to gauge when they're engaged in their sporting activity is the o2 saturation in their blood. It is also referred to as spo2 in the healthcare area and it is very important to supervise so to be certain that there's sufficient oxygen flowing thru the body when they are exercising. The reason that they were incapable to attempt this over the past was due to the fact there existed no healthcare device that would be convenient enough to be with the runners. Nevertheless, using engineering improvement there is currently technology in the form of a oximeter instrument which may in essence not merely offer the vital sign observing but in addition to that it is entirely mobile. The oximeter product has its roots in the health care field however throughout years of more developed technique it has found its usage in the home setting as well. What the jogger will essentially do is that they simply put their finger in the digital pulse oximeter as they are jogging. Once the finger is put in the instrument it is going to automatically estimate the pulse rate and pulse oximeter oxygen saturation levels promptly. The positive aspect of the operation is the fact that the results are on a consistent basis. This suggests that you can acquire readings continually so long as you let the unit on. Being very small and mobile facilitates the player to actually utilize the wonderful features of the item whilst on the move. In addition to its practical abilities this device is also quite robust which will withstand the lively daily life of the sports people who employ them. pulse oxygen meter devices in some cases come with a hard shell providing them the protection to tolerate mobility and falls by runners.

[sungpham2012-blog]

Easy Supervision Of Sp02 Whilst Jogging

One of several major life signs that a lot of joggers wish to evaluate when they're involved in their exercise is the o2 saturation in their blood. It is also referred to as spo2 in the health related community and it is extremely important to watch so to ensure that there exists adequate oxygen moving thru the body while they're doing exercises. The reason that they were unable to attempt this in the past is due to the fact there existed no healthcare equipment that can be portable enough to go with the sports people. Nonetheless, by means of technical development there will now be technique also known as a digital pulse oximeter device that will basically not merely give the vital indication supervising but in addition to that it is entirely mobile. The portable pulse oximeter unit has its roots in the medical area nevertheless throughout years of more advanced technology it has found its application in the home environment as well. What the jogger will basically do is that they basically put their finger into the fingertip pulse oximeter while they are jogging. As soon as the finger is put inside the product the item will start to automatically gauge the pulse rate and oxyhemoglobin rates promptly. The great thing about the process is the reality that the readings are on a continuing basis. It implies that you can aquire readings consistently so long as you make the instrument on. Being very small and mobile enables the athlete to actually utilize the wonderful features of this equipment whilst on the move. In addition to its functional abilities it can also be very tough in order to withstand the lively lifestyle of the joggers who use them. portable pulse oximeter machines sometimes include a hard shell that provides them the safeguard to undergo motions plus drops by users.

[rachellebowden2012-blog]

Portable Pulse Oximeter - A Great Mate Of The Runners

One of several key life indications which a lot of sports people want to assess when they are involved in their exercise is the o2 saturation in their blood. It is also known as spo2 in the health related area and it is crucial to track so to ensure that there is enough oxygen flowing through the physique whilst they are doing exercises. The reason why they were not able to do this in past times was because there existed no medical product that will be mobile enough to go with the runners. Nevertheless, by means of technological advancement there will now be technology in the form of a pulse oxygen meter equipment that will essentially not only deliver the vital indication monitoring but additionally that it is totally mobile. The oximeters machine has its origins from the health related field now throughout years of more innovative technique it has found its application in the home setting too. What the jogger will generally do is that they basically place their finger in the finger pulse oximeter while they are running. As soon as the finger is inserted inside the machine it is going to automatically measure the pulse rate and o2 saturation rates within seconds. The positive aspect of the process is the fact that the readings are on a consistent basis. It implies that you could get readings uninterruptedly providing you have the product on. Being small and portable permits the player to truly utilize the wonderful features of this item whilst on the go. In addition to its functional attributes this device is as well very robust which will endure the lively life style of the sports people who rely on them. Digital finger pulse oximeter devices often come with a hard shell that provides them the safety to endure movement as well as drops by users.