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Definition of Oximeter
1. Noun. A measuring instrument that measures the oxygen in arterial blood.
Definition of Oximeter
1. Noun. (medicine) A device that measures the oxygen saturation of arterial blood. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Oximeter
1. an instrument for measuring the amount of oxygen in the blood [n -S]
Medical Definition of Oximeter
1. A photoelectric device that measures the amount of oxygen inblood and other fluids. An instrument that measures the oxygenlevels in an enclosed, controlled space such as an incubator or bioreactor. (09 Oct 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Oximeter
Literary usage of Oximeter
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Managing Hazardous Materials Incidents: Medical Management Guidelines for by Jonathan Borak, Kent R. Olson (1996)
"In patients who have altered hemoglobins, the pulse oximeter does not reflect the
... In these situations, a Co-oximeter should be used to measure specific ..."
2. Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine (1903)
"... (0- - -0) plasma with saline on :d oxygen content (CO2, by Lex-O2-Con), satu-
by Co-oximeter) and partial pressure (by PO? ie. ~ussion. ..."
3. A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story by Andrei Maylunas (2005)
"Forty-six adults undergoing dental procedures were monitored with a pulse oximeter
for hypoxemia. Thirty-six patients received various amounts and ..."
4. The Women's Health and Aging Study: Health and Social Characteristics of edited by Jack M. Guralnik, Linda P. Fried, Eleanor M. Simonsick, Judith D. Kasper, Mary E. Lafferty (1996)
"... which a rhythm strip was run during each stage, an oximeter finger probe that
displayed pulse rate and oxygen saturation, and a blood pressure cuff. ..."
5. Operative Gynecologic Laparoscopy: Principles and Techniques by Camran Nezhat (2000)
"... operating table in the dorsal lithotomy position in the 10- to 15-degree
Trendelenburg position. A blood pressure cuff and a pulse oximeter are applied. ..."
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