Patient Monitors

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Mohamad F. El-Khatib

Understand the basic principles of the operation of noninvasive patient monitors commonly used by respiratory therapists.
Be familiar with most of the currently available noninvasive patient monitors used in clinical practice and compare their technical specifications.
Explain the preutilization calibration requirements to assure accurate device performance.
Identify the potential sources of error that can influence the performance of patient monitors.

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