Primary Care Network: Pulse oximetry supporting general practice

Document first published:: 28 January 2021
Page updated:: 28 January 2021
Topic:: Coronavirus, General practice, Patient care, Patient safety, Primary care
Publication type:: Case study

Pulse oximeters are being distributed across the country to help support the COVID-19 pandemic response. But how do they work and why is pulse oximetry becoming such a crucial part of how general practice is delivered during a pandemic?

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Primary Care Network: Pulse oximetry supporting general practice

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