Nellcor N-180 Pulse Oximeters

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The Nellcor N-180 Pulse Oximeters are monitors that provide real-time, continuous, non-invasive measurement of a patients pulse rate and arterial oxygen saturation (the oxygen-carrying capacity of the bloods hemoglobin, expressed as a percentage; normal is in the high 90s). These measurements are updated with each heartbeat. The probe emits an infrared light from one side of the finger and captures the residual light that passes thought the finger on the other side. The probe transmits this data to the monitor, which calculates the oxygen saturation of the blood. Used for patients with respiratory problems, and is required by law whenever a patient is under anesthesia. Note that these pulse oximeters measure Functional oxygen saturation, which is oxygenated hemoglobin expressed as a percentage of the hemoglobin that is capable of transporting oxygen.