Pulse Oximeter

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical device
gptkbp:alternativeName SpO2 monitor
Finger pulse oximeter
Oximeter
gptkbp:appliesTo Finger
Toe
Earlobe
gptkbp:category Vital signs monitor
Diagnostic equipment
gptkbp:component Patient monitoring systems
gptkbp:detects Hypoxemia
gptkbp:displayType Digital display
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pulse Oximeter
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:Takuo_Aoyagi
1970s
gptkbp:marketedAs gptkb:Medtronic
gptkb:GE_Healthcare
gptkb:Philips_Healthcare
gptkb:Masimo
gptkb:Nonin
gptkbp:measures Pulse rate
Oxygen saturation (SpO2)
gptkbp:noninvasive true
gptkbp:powerSource gptkb:battery
Electricity
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:FDA
gptkb:CE_Mark
gptkbp:relatedTo Arterial blood gas test
Capnography
gptkbp:requires gptkb:microprocessor
LEDs
Light sensor
gptkbp:riskFactor Inaccurate readings with nail polish
Inaccurate readings with poor circulation
Inaccurate readings with skin pigmentation
gptkbp:usedDuring gptkb:Sleep_studies
gptkb:Anesthesia
Critical care
Emergency medicine
Neonatal care
COVID-19 monitoring
Respiratory therapy
Exercise testing
gptkbp:usedFor Measuring blood oxygen saturation
Measuring pulse rate
gptkbp:usedIn Hospitals
Home healthcare
Ambulances
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sleep_Clinic
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7