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Pulse Oximetry, How Does It Work:"Pulse oximetry is a simple non-invasive method of monitoring the percentage of haemoglobin (Hb) which is saturated with oxygen. The pulse oximeter consists of a probe attached to the patient's finger or ear lobe which is linked to a computerised unit. The unit displays the percentage of Hb saturated with oxygen together with an audible signal for each pulse beat, a calculated heart rate and in some models, a graphical display of the blood flow past the probe. Audible alarms which can be programmed by the user are provided. An oximeter detects hypoxia before the patient becomes clinically cyanosed."
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Commercial Suppliers:

Nonin Pulse Oximeters, eGeneralMedical.com:"Quality Products and Innovative Solutions. With over 15 years of experience and dedication to the design and support of physiological monitoring devices, Nonin has helped many medical professionals meet clinical and economic objectives.Nonin's dedication to technological leadership, precision manufacturing and uncompromised customer support ensures quality products and service our customers can expect."
eGeneral Medical Inc.
4724 Hargrove Road, Suite #100 Raleigh, N.C. 27616 USA
Phone: 919-844-9402 Fax: 919-844-9403
http://egeneralmedical.com/nonmedprod.html

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Pulse Oximeters, Masimo:"Masimo and its technology partner companies offer a wide range of products that are designed to fit everyoneœs patient monitoring and pulse oximetry needs. Whether you require standalone monitors, transport monitors, integrated multi-parameter monitors, apnea monitors, infant incubators, infant warmers, telemetry units or defibrillators ù there are now a variety of ways to add Masimo SET pulse oximetry to your department, hospital, hospital-type facility, transport or home environment. Products containing Masimo SET pulse oximetry are available for all patient populations, from pre-term neonate to pediatric and adult. Products containing Masimo SET pulse oximetry are widely being used for all types of applications: operating room, intensive care, recovery room, emergency department, delivery room, NICU, PICU, step-down units, general floor, ambulance and helicopter transport, physical therapy, oncology, sleep lab and home."
Masimo Corporation (HeadQuarters)
40 Parker Irvine, CA 92618 USA
(949) 297-7000
http://www.masimo.com/PULSEOX/PULSEOX.HTM

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Scan Tech:"Palco Labs has developed the perfect small Pulse Oximeters for a variety of uses including Emergency Medicine, Respiratory Therapy, Operating Rooms, Cath Labs, Endoscopy, Sleep Study Labs and More..."
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