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Pulse Oximetery Monitor

A pulse oximeter is a specialized computer that monitors an animal's heart rate and blood oxygen levels.

Animals with problems breathing or those under a general anesthetic may not be breathing in enough oxygen; this computer can measure the oxygen level in the blood and sound an alarm if there is a problem. This monitor gives us important information when we are providing oxygen to an animal in respiratory distress or altering the oxygen levels for a patient under anesthesia. This information can be life saving.