Background: The exact consequence of hypoxemia SCA is unclear, however, many studies have shown haemoglobin desaturation is common in patient with SCA even at steady state, and may predispose to several complications including pulmonary hypertension, stroke and acute chest syndrome. Therefore, detection of hypoxemia is important in patients with SCA.
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