For this segment, we will review how the various components of the Nellcor™ pulse oximetry system contribute to the quick and accurate acquisition of the true pulsatile signal. To help provide insight into this topic is Jake Dove, PhD, Senior Principal R&D Engineer at Medtronic.

The Nellcor™ pulse oximetry monitoring system should not be used as the sole basis for diagnosis or therapy and is intended only as an adjunct in patient assessment.