Pulse oximetry is a non-invasive monitor that measures the oxygen saturation in the blood
by shining light at specific wavelengths through tissue (most commonly the fingernail bed) …

Conventional pulse oximetry uses two wavelengths of light (red and infrared) transmitted
through a finger and a photodetector to analyze arterial hemoglobin oxygen saturation and …

Pulse oximetry has revolutionized the ability to monitor oxygenation in a continuous,
accurate, and non-invasive fashion. Despite its ubiquitous use, it is our impression and …

Purpose: Pulse oximetry is a noninvasive medical technique that measures the amount of
oxygen in a person's blood by shining light through their skin. It is widely used in medical …

The pulse oximeter, like any basic tool, must be used properly. There is considerable
misunderstanding and lack of education among junior clinicians as to the use and …

Pulse oximetry. Page 1 34 EMERGENCY nurse Vol 7 No 5 September 1999 continuing
professional development The aim of this article is to enable nurses working in various clinical …

Wagner JL, Ruskin KJ. Pulse oximetry: basic principles and applications in aerospace
medicine. Aviat Space Environ Med 2007; 78: 973–8. Introduction: Pulse oximeters are …

Pulse oximetry has made a significant contribution to noninvasive monitoring in a wide
variety of clinical situations. It allows for continuous reliable measurements of oxygen …

Since its introduction in the 1980's, pulse oximetry has become a standard of care for
monitoring arterial oxygenation in the operating room. It provides a real-time, continuous …

During the past decade, pulse oximeters have found a niche in outpatient, emergency,
operating and/or recovery rooms, intensive care unit and/or coronary care unit (ICU/CCU) …