Assessment of Oxygen Saturation Using Pulse Oximetry in Patients with Steady State HbSS
Ladu AICollege of Medical Science, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Borno State, NigeriaAbba AMCollege of Medical Science, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Borno State, NigeriaBukar AaCollege of Medical Science, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Borno State, NigeriaAbulfathi FADepartment of Haematology and Blood Transfusion, University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri, Borno State, NigeriaY KundiliTalba HADepartment of Haematology and Blood Transfusion, University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri, Borno State, NigeriaAbba Kawu YDepartment of Haematology and Blood Transfusion, University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeriaukur RADepartment of Haematology and Blood Transfusion, University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri, Borno State, NigeriaYasser Mohammad
2018en
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Abstract
The exact consequence of hypoxemia SCA is unclear, however, many studies have shown haemoglobin desaturation is common in patient with SCA even at steady state, and may predispose to several complications including pulmonary hypertension, stroke and acute chest syndrome. Therefore, detection of hypoxemia is important in patients with SCA.
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