Prev Term: oxime
Next Term: oxindole

oximetry

Used for:

oxymetry

Broader Terms:

measurement

Narrower Terms:

Fick method

Related Terms:

respiratory gas analyzer

Scope Note:

determination of oxygen-hemoglobin saturation of blood either by withdrawing a sample and passing it through a classical photoelectric oximeter or by electrodes attached to some translucent part of the body like finger, earlobe, or skin fold; includes non-invasive oxygen monitoring by pulse oximetry.

Term Number:

2604-1744


Send your comments to: Melody Lowe