References

(1) In Moyle JTB (2002) Pulse Oximetry 2nd ed. BMJ books, London (BMJ books)

(Original reference to follow).

(2) Jay GD, Hughes L and Renzi FP (1994) Pulse oximetry is accurate in acute anemia from hemorrhage Annals of Emergency Medicine 24(1): 32-35 Pubmed

(3) Ortiz FO, Aldrich TK, Nagel RL and Benjamin LJ (1999) Accuracy of pulse oximetry in sickle cell disease American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine 159: 447-51 Pubmed Fulltext

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