In this video episode we discuss why you shouldn’t place all your trust in SpO2 and how the oxygen deliver system works within the body.
It is easy to put all of your trust in monitors . . . I mean when was the last time a computer failed us right?
SpO2 is a poor indicator of tissue oxygenation and really doesn’t give the nurse the complete story.
Things we discuss:
- What is the difference between SpO2 and SaO2
- Why you shouldn’t fully trust SpO2
- The importance of a good clinical assessment

