After reviewing a recently published study in your journal, “Longevity of Masimo and Nellcor Pulse Oximeter Sensors in the Care of Infants”, 1 I had several questions and comments related to the ...

Covidien (NYSE: COV), a leading global supplier of healthcare products, today announced the integration of its Nellcor™ OxiMax™ oximetry system into Philips IntelliVue and M-Series patient monitors.

However, the traditional method of transmission pulse oximetry (TPO) has several limitations. In conditions of poor peripheral perfusion or cardiovascular collapse, the measurements of this method are ...