Oximeter, pulse

Intended purpose

A portable device for transcutaneous measurement of oxygen saturation (SpO2) in the blood using light detection given from a special probe. The light produced by light-emitting diodes (LEDs) illuminates arterial tissue blood, is received by a detector and measured using the principle of spectrophotometry. Capnography (EtCO2 and FiCO2), Pulse rate and respiratory rate can also be calculated. The device can be used as an ordinary bedside as well as used while the patient is in transit, e.g. being transported to hospital, to another hospital or to other departments within the hospital.