Sensitivity and Specificity of Pulse Oximetry for Identification of Peripheral Artery Disease: A Systematic Review

CONCLUSIONS: There is currently inadequate evidence to support the use of pulse oximetry for identifying PAD. Current evidence suggests that pulse oximetry has low levels of sensitivity and is therefore likely to miss PAD when it is present.PMID:37787731 | DOI:10.1097/JCN.0000000000001030
Source: The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Source Type: research