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Fiber-optic oxygen saturation/hematocrit sensor

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Grant dateDec 1, 1992
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A two fiber reflectance oximeter and hematocrit detector and a method of use are disclosed. The tips of the optical fibers employed are beveled at an angle optimized to minimize internal reflections, allowing the use of the fibers to simultaneously perform transmitting and receiving functions.

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