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c. During cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
d. When the patient is hypovolemic.
e. For assessing the adequacy of ventilatory support.
f. For detecting worsening lung function in patients on a high concentration of oxygen.
1.5 Clinical indications
The Pulse Oximeter can be used in measuring the pulse oxygen saturation and pulse rate
through finger.
2. Principle
Figure 1 Operating principle
Principle of the Oximeter is as follows: An experience formula of data process is estab-
lished taking use of Lambert Beer Law according to Spectrum Absorption Characteristics
of Reductive Hemoglobin (Hb) and Oxyhemoglobin (HbO
2
) in glow & near-infrared zones.
Operation principle of the device is: Photoelectric Oxyhemoglobin Inspection Technology