Pulse oximetry is a ubiquitous non-invasive medical sensing method for measuring pulse rate and arterial blood oxygenation. Conventional pulse oximeters use expensive optoelectronic components that ...

More and more people are tracking their physical fitness with the aid of wearable gadgets and appropriate apps. Optical sensors are suitable for measuring pulse rates and oxygen saturation in blood.

The Nasal Alar SpO 2 sensor (Xhale Assurance) is a disposable, single patient use pulse oximetry sensor that clips onto the nasal ala, the fleshy part of the side of the nose. The sensor is indicated ...