| Pulse oximetry: evolution and directions. | |
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PMID: 11070568 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Pulse oximetry monitoring is a relatively recent technique that has been embraced enthusiastically by medical, nursing and paramedical personnel in many clinical situations. Few people, however, have any idea of how it provides the reading of arterial blood saturation. This review performs several functions: it discusses the haemoglobin molecular structure and explains its relation to spectrophotometry, describes the history and principles of pulse oximetry and the nature of the equipment used, and reviews its common uses. It also explores the principles and proposed uses of its lesser known corollary, photoplethysmography. |
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Authors:
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P M Middleton; J A Henry |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International journal of clinical practice Volume: 54 ISSN: 1368-5031 ISO Abbreviation: Int. J. Clin. Pract. Publication Date: 2000 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2000-11-20 Completed Date: 2000-11-20 Revised Date: 2007-02-14 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9712381 Medline TA: Int J Clin Pract Country: ENGLAND |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 438-44 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Academic Department of Accident & Emergency Medicine, Imperial College School of Medicine, St Mary's Hospital, London, UK. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Hemoglobins
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chemistry Humans Oximetry / instrumentation, trends* Photoplethysmography / trends Spectrophotometry |
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0/Hemoglobins |
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