Veterinary Technician

Category - Anesthesia

When monitoring oxygen saturation in an anesthetized patient, at what point does the level of saturation warrant corrective action?
  1. 97% oxygenation
  2. 95% oxygenation
  3. 90-95% oxygenation
  4. Anything less than 85% oxygenation
Explanation
Answer: C - When monitoring oxygen saturation in an anesthetized patient, saturation of 90-95% warrants corrective action. If this is not corrected promptly, and the level decreases to less than 90% oxygenation, the patient will experience hypoxemia. Normally, while on assistive oxygen, the saturation will be in excess of 95%.
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