Pulse Ox

**CommunityRNBSN, BSN, RN** · May 5, 2023

beachynurse said:

Of course it would, that is if your school division allows you to use one. My school division does not allow us to use pulse oximeters as we cannot be held responsible for the calibrating of the unit.

I'm so confused about the idea of calibrating a pulse oximeter. My district uses (and supplies) the ones from CVS that are like 25 dollars and take AA batteries. There's no calibration. Also, we aren't performing surgery on these kids. If their lips are turning blue, I'm going to call 911, you know?

londonflo · May 5, 2023

CommunityRNBSN said:

'm so confused about the idea of calibrating a pulse oximeter. My district uses (and supplies) the ones from CVS that are like 25 dollars and take AA batteries. There's no calibration

I appreciate your response. I have cited that there is no need for calibrating a Pulse Oximeter. If you are thinking you need to, just Google your brand (any old brand actually) and find that you do not need to calibrate.

Frankly, I have had a pneumonia where I thought I just needed ATB . I went downstairs to get my uniform out of the dryer.... (Thought I was fine) I worked evenings.

I just needed to go to the MD, drove there, and my pulse ox was in the 70s. ( I have an immunosuppressive cancer). (my pulse ox batteries were dead....Never again, Now I keep for so many in stock) Nurses who don't understand the importance of a pulse oximeter assessment tool, think a cursory assessment will suffice. Quantify, is 21st century assessment.

londonflo · May 6, 2023

beachynurse said:

The rationale behind not using the pulse oximeter is that if we do use it we might not do as thorough a pulmonary assessment and miss something. ???????? I never rely on the pulse oximeter for anything to do with a pulmonary assessment, my stethoscope and ears are the best tools for that kind of assessment.

What the heck are you going to miss? Pulse ox IS a pulmonary assessment tool!

Beachy am not arguing just stating facts....

CommunityRNBSN said:

I'm so confused about the idea of calibrating a pulse oximeter. My district uses (and supplies) the ones from CVS that are like 25 dollars and take AA batteries. There's no calibration.

Editorial Team / Admin · May 6, 2023

Biomed departments handle the care and feeding of hospital medical equipment, per JCHAO guidelines/directions. Is there an entity similar to JCHAO that provides guidelines/directions for school nursing?

beachynurse, ASN, BSN · May 6, 2023

londonflo said:

What the heck are you going to miss? Pulse ox IS a pulmonary assessment tool!

Beachy am not arguing just stating facts....

Once again, I don't understand why you are so argumentative and antagonistic. That is not the reason I am on this forum, to be attacked by you or anyone else. You are, as I stated before, counterproductive to what this site is all about. You do argue and I am going to see if I can block you. I don't need to see your nasty responses. If I can't block you, I will no longer reply to your nonsense.

londonflo · May 6, 2023

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beachynurse said:

You are, as I stated before, counterproductive to what this site is all about.

Citing facts is not an argumentative or counterproductive view point. Learning is productive. Want to learn? When I challenge your statements with facts you use the "argument" response. Once again, why are you against a pulse ox tool/measurement (that does not need to be 'calibrated) cost is little, ) in an addition to your pulmonary assessment (which I commended you for),,,,why not add something to your repertoire of skills? ... You do not need to chart it; use it as a assessment device that other professionals in hospitals , rehab places and schools use and value the data . Please give me an answer Instead of citing I am argumentative.

londonflo · May 6, 2023

beachynurse said:

. You do argue and I am going to see if I can block you.

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