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Pulse Oximetry During Apparent Tonic-Clonic Seizures
Lancet 337:394-395, James,M.R., 1991
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Article Abstract
A pulse oximeter was used to monitor arterial oxygen saturations in 11 patients during apparent tonic-clonic seizures.8 had a clinical diagnosis of genuine fits,6 of whom showed striking falls in oxygen saturation during the seizures.3 had a clinical diagnosis of pseudoseizures,none of whom had hypoxia during these episodes.Pulse oximetry during apparent tonic-clonic seizures may help to identify patients with low arterial oxygen tension who need immediate intervention.
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