Perfusion index derived from a pulse oximeter can detect changes in peripheral microcirculation during uretero-renal-scopy stone manipulation (URS-SM).

BACKGROUND: The objective of this study was to test the effect of removal of a ureteral obstruction (renal calculus) from anesthetized patients on the perfusion index (PI), as measured by a pulse oximeter, and on the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). PATIENTS AND METHODS: This prospective...

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Main Authors: Ho-Shiang Huang, Chun-Lin Chu, Chia-Ti Tsai, Cho-Kai Wu, Ling-Ping Lai, Huei-Ming Yeh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4277408?pdf=render