Pulse oximetry and peak expiratory flow rate correlations in acute asthma exacerbation in children

Conclusion: Children with SpO2 of <95% are more likely to have an acute asthma exacerbation. While SpO2 and PEFR have more role in identifying children without acute asthma exacerbation and a limited role in identifying children with mild symptoms of asthma due to their exacerbation due to their moderate to poor correlation.
Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - Category: Rural Health Authors: Source Type: research