Pulse oximetry monitoring overused in infants with bronchiolitis
Tuesday, April 21, 2020 - 14:30
in Health & Medicine
Monitoring blood oxygen levels with continuous pulse oximetry is being overused in infants with bronchiolitis who do not require supplemental oxygen, according to a new study. The researchers found the use of continuous pulse oximetry occurred frequently and varied widely among hospitals in their sample, despite national recommendations advising against the practice.