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What's a co-oximeter?
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an instrument with a narrow band pass spectrophotometer used for measrng hemoglobin derivatives.
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What derivatives of Hgb does the co-oximeter measure?
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-Oxyhgb
-Deoxyhgb -Carboxyhgb |
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What is the principle of co-oximetry?
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Hgb derivatives absorb different wavelengths at optimal values; by selecting these values for reading absorbance, can msr the amts in a sample.
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What type of polychromator does a co-oximeter use?
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a diffraction grating - light passes through and gives a continuous spectrum.
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How many wavelenghts does the Co-oximeter measure at?
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7
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What are the clinical applications of a co-oximeter?
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-Mostly for carboxyhgh (CO)
-Open heart surgery |
