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How many molecules of oxygen can one molecule of hemoglobin carry when saturated?
How many molecules of oxygen can one molecule of hemoglobin carry when saturated?
What is the purpose of pulse oximetry?
What is the purpose of pulse oximetry?
What is the normal arterial oxygen saturation for a healthy individual at sea level?
What is the normal arterial oxygen saturation for a healthy individual at sea level?
When does hemoglobin become deoxyhemoglobin?
When does hemoglobin become deoxyhemoglobin?
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Before pulse oximeters, how were blood oxygen saturation levels measured?
Before pulse oximeters, how were blood oxygen saturation levels measured?
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