pulse oximetry with poor perfusion

Had a 90 yr old for elective lap chole other day. Chronic rate controlled A fib, not anticoagulated, moderate COPD, HTN, DM 2, normal weight, pretty active per wife. Patient rolled into OR, could not get a SpO2 reading. We have the non disposable pulse ox probes, and and initially tried multiple fingers and toes, no reading. Placed upper bair hugger, waited several minutes and nurse massages the guys hands, no luck. Tried probe on both ears with ear probes no luck. PA runs to ER where they... pulse oximetry with poor perfusion
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