Table 4 Modes of pulse oximetry monitoring used during moderate and deep sedation in China
Monitoring modes | Percentage of monitoring modes used during sedation | |
|---|---|---|
Magnetic procedures | Nonmagnetic procedures | |
Continuous | 49.0% | 53.7% |
Intermittent | ||
every < 5 min | 8.1% | 9.2% |
every 5–10 min | 10.2% | 5.6% |
every 10–15 min | / | 3.7% |
every > 15 min | / | 1.9% |
Not specified | 32.7% | 25.9% |