The OxiMax System. Nellcor's new platform for pulse oximetry
Mannheimer, P.D.; Bebout, D.E.
Minerva Anestesiologica 68(4): 236-239
2002
ISSN/ISBN: 0375-9393 PMID: 12024089 Document Number: 543718
The new OxiMax Pulse Oximetry System includes the Nellcor N-595 Pulse Oximeter and a new line of OxiMax sensor. The main feature of this platform is the digital memory chip inserted within each OxiMax sensor that contains all the calibration and operating characteristics for that individual sensor. It allows an information exchange between the sensor and the monitor improving monitoring performance during difficult acquisition periods. We reviewed several studies showing that the more centrally placed forehead sensor can offer significant advantage over finger sensor when monitoring patient with low pulse perfusion, especially in situation where rapid detection of hypoxemia is critical.