title: Pulse oximetry.
abstract: Pulse oximetry provides a non-invasive means to measure pulse rate and haemoglobin saturation. Philip Woodrow describes the nurse's role in its use.
authors.affiliation: School of Health, Biological and Environmental Sciences, Middlesex University.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Woodrow
mesh_terms: D006339:Heart Rate; D006454:Hemoglobins / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D010092:Oximetry / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing*; D011674:Pulse
chemical_list: D006454:Hemoglobins