The Use of Pulse Oximetry in the Assessment of Acclimatization to High Altitude

<i>Background</i>: Finger pulse oximeters are widely used to monitor physiological responses to high-altitude exposure, the progress of acclimatization, and/or the potential development of high-altitude related diseases. Although there is increasing evidence for its invaluable support at...

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Main Authors: Tobias Dünnwald, Roland Kienast, David Niederseer, Martin Burtscher
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:Sensors
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/21/4/1263