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A Pulse Oximeter Has All of the Characteristics Detailed Below

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A pulse oximeter has all of the characteristics detailed below EXCEPT:


A) two light emitting diodes, one emitting at 660 nm and one at 900 nm
B) measurement of light transmission at two wavelengths permits evaluation of the proportion of hemoglobin molecules which are carrying oxygen
C) the oximeter can be easily attached to a finger or earlobe
D) skin thickness and pigmentation do not influence the accuracy of the data derived from the oximeter

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