Oximeter (Noun)
Meaning
A measuring instrument that measures the oxygen in arterial blood.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The nurse attached a small oximeter to the patient's finger to monitor their oxygen levels.
- The doctor used a portable oximeter to quickly assess the patient's oxygen saturation in the emergency room.
- The oximeter beeped loudly, alerting the medical team to a sudden drop in the patient's oxygen levels.
- The paramedics used a handheld oximeter to check the oxygen levels of the injured person at the accident scene.
- The hospital room was equipped with a pulse oximeter that continuously monitored the patient's oxygen saturation and heart rate.