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Pulse oximeters calculate oxygen using red light absorption
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That glowing clip the nurse puts on your finger isn't magic; it's basic optical physics. Oxygen-rich blood absorbs infrared light, while oxygen-poor blood absorbs standard red light. The device simply shines both through your skin and runs a quick mathematical ratio on what comes out the other side to judge how well you're breathing.
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