Pulse oximetry.
Pulse oximetry is a reliable, noninvasive, easy to use means of continuously determining arterial oxygen saturation in virtually any setting. This article details the historical and technical development of this monitor; reviews the literature on application, accuracy, and response; and presents an overview of future advances.
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Department of Anesthesiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA.
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