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what is 'pulse oximetry'?

Definition for Pulse oximetry

Oximetry Non invasive method of determining oxygen level in blood
Pulse oximetry is also known as: Oximetry, Pulse oximeter, Transcutaneous oxygen measurement, transcutaneous oxygenation .

Pulse oximetry is a non-invasive method allowing the monitoring of the oxygenation of a patient's haemoglobin.

A sensor is placed on a thin part of the patient's anatomy, usually a fingertip or earlobe, or in the case of a neonate, across a foot, and a light containing both red and infrared wavelengths is passed from one side to the other. more

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