title: Pulse oximeters.
abstract: Pulse oximetry is a reliable and non-invasive method of measuring oxygen saturation. An understanding of the principles of operation is required to ensure its effective use. It is important to check the patient's history to ensure there are no factors which may cause monitoring problems.
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authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Cowan
mesh_terms: D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D010092:Oximetry / Q000191:economics / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing*