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