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monitoring oxygenation decreases asphyxiation restraint, seclusion, involuntary medication

What is it about?

The use of a pulse oximeter to detect when a patients 's blood oxygen becomes too low, during seclusion, restraint or involuntary medication. The oximetry should also be used after the restraint etc. to check fot bronchospasm and aspiration into the lungs of vomit due to stress..

Why is it important?

To prevent patient's from dying or having brain damage due to seclusion, restraint, and involuntary medication

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