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What exactly is an exercise oximetry?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Oximetry: Device that measures oxygen saturation of arterial blood.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It refers to: Monitoring someone's oxygen saturation(SpO2) while exercising/moving. This entails using a simple device, known as a pulse oximeter, often placed on the finger.

Answered 7/3/2019

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