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ams introduces ultra-thin sensor bringing new blood-oxygen monitoring capability

23.10. 2020 | News
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ams introduces the industry’s thinnest dedicated sensor for blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) measurement, bringing the capability to remotely monitor this vital sign to small consumer products such as earbuds, smart watches and wristbands, as well as to medical devices such as patches and oximeters.

The high performance of the new AS7038RB SpO2 sensor also means that it is suitable for innovative applications in remote diagnostic equipment, such as disposable patches used for SpO2 and electro-cardiogram (ECG) measurement in hospital emergency rooms. This gives medical teams and patients greater flexibility to choose how, where and when measurements of these vital signs are taken using non-invasive methods for fast response.

In fact, a growing body of evidence suggests that low SpO2 is an early symptom of the COVID-19 disease before the onset of breathing difficulty in some at-risk patients. The development of a wearable SpO2 measurement device based on the AS7038RB can be used remotely and therefore help in the treatment of people infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus (more info).

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