instrument oxygen saturation
inst_o2satDefinition
ISO-11179 Definition
The oxygen saturation measurement value captured or recorded by a clinical instrument such as a pulse oximeter or patient monitoring device. Used in clinical data systems to document SpO2 readings linked to specific devices, supporting equipment performance validation and patient vital sign documentation.
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inst_o2sat
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