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Monica K Mau 1
            , Kelly S Yamasato, Loren G Yamamoto
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1Department of Pediatrics, University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA. PMID: 15871568
    
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Objectives: To determine normal oxygen saturation (OSAT) values in infants and children measured by pulse oximetry
    
Methods: Infants and children admitted to a children's hospital for elective surgery from 11/20/2000 to 3/30/2002 underwent surgical clearance screens consisting of illness symptoms, vital signs and OSAT in room air Based on the presence of respiratory infection (RI) symptoms, a "normal" patient was defined as one without respiratory symptoms and who was not scheduled for surgery involving the airway pulmonary or cardiovascular systems (APC). Results: Of the 3600 forms collected, 2069 were completely filled out and for elective surgery. For all age groups combined, the percent of patients undergoing APC surgery or with RI symptoms for each OSAT were as follows (OSAT: % patients APC/RI): 100%: