Normal pulse oximeter reading in a cyanotic infant

Authors
Li, AM Wong, W Chan, MHM Ma, KC Law, LK van Zwieten, R Lam, CWK Fok, TF
Citation
Am. Li et al., Normal pulse oximeter reading in a cyanotic infant, J PAEDIAT C, 37(1), 2001, pp. 94-95
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics
Journal title
JOURNAL OF PAEDIATRICS AND CHILD HEALTH
ISSN journal
10344810 → ACNP
Volume
37
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
94 - 95
Database
ISI
SICI code
1034-4810(200102)37:1<94:NPORIA>2.0.ZU;2-X
Abstract
A newborn infant who presented with central cyanosis was found to have here ditary methaemoglobinaemia. The pulse oximeter readings and physical finidn gs were incompatible. Clinical assessment remains an important part in the management of such cases.