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What exactly is an exercise oximetry?
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Oximetry: Device that measures oxygen saturation of arterial blood.
Answered 3/26/2013
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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.
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