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Pulse oximetry, which is a method of measuring the oxygenation of a patient's hemoglobin, can be used on any of the fingers except the thumb. However, the pointer and middle fingers are the best fingers to use because readings from these fingers tend to be the most accurate.
Source:
Foundations and Adult Health Nursing; Barbara Christensen; 2006
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