1. Introduction
’ arterial blood, trauma
PENIS
Arterial blood oxygen saturation (SaO2) has clinical and physiological importance. It is a parameter we must closely monitor in many patients as a direct indicator of oxygen supply to the organs and tissues. SaO2 level can be determined noninvasively by pulse oximetry; this measurement, defined as peripheral oxygen saturation SpOConsequently, intensive care unit admissions might decrease. It may reduce patients’ arterial blood sampling by allowing noninvasive monitoring [Pulse oximeter sensors are usually attached to the fingers; however, there is a need for an alternative site for the sensors to be connected. If peripheral perfusion is inadequate or the usual extremities for pulse oximetry measurement are unavailable, especially in trauma involving extremity injuries, finding a good body side to place pulse oximetry might be difficult. There could be a problem with a body area where a safe pulse oximetry probe can be placed.The present study aimed to investigate the availability of a pulse oximeter probe attached to the penile shaft as an alternative site in male patients. In the literature, a study on burned children evaluating an alternative pulse oximetry side like a penis is not present. However, in practice, anesthesia staff can deal with a patient with four extremity injuries. This study will help anesthetists remodel their practice for these patients. Assuming that extremities became unavailable for pulse oximetry measurement, burned patients were evaluated for their availability at a different measurement site, especially by a penile shaft.