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Pulse oximetry

2018-06-06 09:29:18
Is measuring of oxygen with blood oxidation rate and the Pulse oximetry related with the rate of oxygen in lungs ? So if the oxygen rate in the blood is fine does that mean it is also fine in the lungs ?
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To an extent... Yes....

Answered2018-06-07 11:35:51

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