noun
- Plural of oximeter; devices that measure the oxygen saturation level in the blood, typically by attaching a sensor to a finger, ear, or toe.
Usage: Medical device; Commonly used in healthcare settings and at home
Examples
- The hospital uses multiple oximeters to monitor patients in the intensive care unit.
- Pulse oximeters are portable devices that help doctors check oxygen levels quickly.
- During the pandemic, many people bought oximeters to monitor their health at home.
- The nurse attached oximeters to three patients to track their oxygen saturation throughout the night.
- Modern oximeters can provide readings in just a few seconds.