Materials:

Aluminum alloy, anodized aluminum alloy, plastic, stainless steel, Velcro, rubber

Dimensions:

3-D: 14 x 7.6 x 3.8cm (5 1/2 x 3 x 1 1/2 in.)

Other (Cord and Probe): 69.2cm (27 1/4 in.)

Type:

EQUIPMENT-Medical

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Summary:

Pulse oximetry has been a staple of critical care for years, and has been used since the advent of portable battery-powered units. Pulse oximeters use a special light inside a probe that clips or tapes onto a finger to give real-time monitoring of pulse rate and oxygen saturation. Astronaut's used this oximeter to monitor their own levels.

NASA transferred this unit to the Museum in 2012.

Credit Line:

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number:

A20130155000

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Data Source:

National Air and Space Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9c1bcdff8-c1f7-4c5d-9aa9-6f48c1e789d8

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nasm_A20130155000