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Pulse oximetry in children
Abstract
Pulse oximetry is routinely used in hospitals in high-income settings, but its theoretical basis is often poorly understood. 1 This paper summarises the physiological background, technological basis and limitations of pulse oximetry.
- Physiology
- Respiratory
- Basic Science
- Technology
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