The University of British Columbia's Electrical & Computer Engineering in Medicine

By  Brian Dolan 05:57 pm May 25, 2011
Photo Credit: Goran Samardziski The University of British Columbia's Electrical & Computer Engineering in Medicine has developed what it calls a low cost, robust prototype pulse oximeter device that pairs with mobile devices. The researchers explain that pulse ox devices can help clinicians detect signs of hypoxemia (low blood oxygen levels) as a result of anesthesia. Hypoxemia can lead to...