oxygen saturation test

ox·y·gen sat·u·ra·tion test

(SaO₂ test) (ok'si-jĕn sach'ŭr-ā'shŭn tĕst)

Noninvasive measurement of blood oxygen saturation by differential absorption of red and infrared light beams with an oximeter applied to the skin.

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Surgeons decided to operate sooner." Ethan's heart conditions were flagged up when, as a newborn, he was given a routine oxygen saturation test, known as SATS test, by doctors at the University Hospital of North Durham.

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At just 24 hours old, Ethan was given a routine oxygen saturation test by doctors at the University Hospital of North Durham.

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When new son Ethan was about to be taken home for the first time, he was given a routine oxygen saturation test by doctors at the University of North Durham.

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Durham maternity staff carried out the oxygen saturation test, clipping the device to Ethan's toes as part of their routine checks before discharging newborns.

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