A comparison of a new reflectance oximeter with the hewlett-packard ear oximeter

The purpose of this study was to characterize the accuracy and dynamic response characteristics of traditional tranmittance pulse oximeters and a new reflectance pulse oximeter with regard to the current standard in oximetry, the Hewlett-Packard ear oximeter. Studies were performed with 15 healthy male and female subjects. The accuracy of the reflectance oximeter is within the limits of clinical acceptance for monitoring and trending of arterial oxygen saturation in healthy subjects