Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Oximetry

The determination of oxygen-hemoglobin saturation of blood either by withdrawing a sample and passing it through a classical photoelectric oximeter or by electrodes attached to some translucent part of the body like finger, earlobe, or skin fold. It includes non-invasive oxygen monitoring by pulse oximetry.

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Abstract

The determination of oxygen-hemoglobin saturation of blood either by withdrawing a sample and passing it through a classical photoelectric oximeter or by electrodes attached to some translucent part of the body like finger, earlobe, or skin fold. It includes non-invasive oxygen monitoring by pulse oximetry.

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  • Oximetries
  • Oximetry, Pulse
  • Pulse Oximetry
  • Oximetries, Pulse
  • Pulse Oximetries

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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for measurement of blood oxygen using an oximeter: not a synonym for "oxygen measurement" ( = OXYGEN / anal)

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  1. E01w.370.225.124.100w.100w.600
  2. E01w.370.370w.380.600
  3. E01w.370.386.700w.100w.600
  4. E05.200.124.100w.100w.600

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QY 450

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Oximetry. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D010092. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D010092
  2. Oximetry. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q59838335