SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEASUREMENT OF OXYGEN LEVELS IN BLOOD BY PLACEMENT OF A SINGLE SENSOR ON THE SKIN
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1. A method comprising:
- using a light transmitter to generate and direct light into a surface of skin;
using a detector to receive non-absorbed light; and
measuring oxygen saturation level in blood based on the non-absorbed light.
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Abstract
Disclosed herein are systems and methods for measurement of oxygen levels in blood by placement of a single sensor on the skin. According to an aspect, a method includes using a light transmitter to generate and direct light into a surface of skin. The method also includes using a detector to receive non-absorbed light. Further, the method includes measuring oxygen saturation level in blood based on the non-absorbed light.
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1. A method comprising:
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using a light transmitter to generate and direct light into a surface of skin; using a detector to receive non-absorbed light; and measuring oxygen saturation level in blood based on the non-absorbed light. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A medical device comprising:
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a light transmitter configured to generate and direct light into a surface of skin; a detector configured to receive non-absorbed light; and at least one processor and memory configured to measure oxygen saturation level in blood based on the non-absorbed light. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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