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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of House Officers on the Use of Pulse Oximeter in Critically Ill Patients: A Quality Enhancement Study

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Cross-sectional analysis of pulse oximeter use knowledge, attitude, and practice in house officers, indicating areas for training and improvement.

Good knowledge was observed in 66% of house officers regarding pulse oximeter use, which is essential for patient management.
A total of 51 house officers participated, and all indicated previous experience with pulse oximeters in their practice.
Training in critical care significantly improved knowledge but did not affect attitude or practice regarding pulse oximeter use.
Quality assurance in critical care is vital, as proper usage of pulse oximeters among house officers requires supervision.

Oyelowo et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional analysis of pulse oximeter use knowledge, attitude, and practice in house officers, indicating areas for training and improvement.