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Pulse oximetry as a postoperative monitor for replanted or revascularized digits was
evaluated experimentally and clinically. The accuracy of detection of vascular occlusion
was 100%, and arterial and venous occlusion could be differentiated by changes in
pulse inflow and oxygen saturation. Digits demonstrating O2 saturations above 95% remained viable, those below 85% were associated with venous
occlusions, and those with no saturation represented arterial occlusions. This method
is simple, noninvasive, continuous, and accurate, and it reliably assesses revascularized
digits and replanted parts.
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Article info
Publication history
Accepted:
January 10,
1986
Received:
January 17,
1985
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© 1986 American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
