How do pulse oximeters guess the oxygen level in your blood?

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How do pulse oximeters guess the oxygen level in your blood?

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They shine two lights through your finger and into a light brightness sensor. The color of the lights is different, one light will be diminished by oxygen rich blood cells and the other not. By comparing the brightness difference of the lights, the blood oxygen level can be calculated.

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