Which of the following will result in falsely low HbO2 readings with a pulse oximeter?
a. Presence of HbCO
b. Vascular dyes
c. Dark skin pigmentation
d. Presence of fetal hemoglobin
ANS: B
Table 19-6 outlines some of the potential problems and resulting errors that can occur with hemoximetry.
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