74 devices · GMDN 36554
A patient monitoring system module for pulse oximetry is a compact unit that measures the oxygen saturation of hemoglobin in arterial blood (SpO2) using light-based technology. It works by emitting light from an LED in a probe and detecting how much light is absorbed by the blood, providing real-time SpO2 readings when connected to a larger patient monitoring system.
This module is designed to function only as part of a parent patient monitoring system, automatically connecting via a standardized slot or rack. It enhances the parent device’s capabilities by supplying pulse oximetry data, which the main unit processes and displays, but it does not operate independently as a standalone monitor.
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