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Title: Pulse Oximetry as a Medical Physics Practical on School Trips
Language: English
Authors: Gibson, Adam P., Chandra, Elizabeth, Chandra, Manik
Source: Physics Education. Nov 2009 44(6):577-581.
Availability: Institute of Physics Publishing. The Public Ledger Building Suite 929, 150 South Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 215-627-0880; Fax: 215-627-0879; e-mail: info@ioppubusa.com; Web site: http://journals.iop.org
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 5
Publication Date: 2009
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Descriptors: Field Trips, Physics, Exercise Physiology, Foreign Countries, Statistical Analysis, Youth, Science Instruction, Measurement Techniques, Student Projects, Teaching Methods, Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults
Geographic Terms: Africa, United Kingdom
DOI: 10.1088/0031-9120/44/6/001
ISSN: 0031-9120
Abstract: We have measured blood oxygenation levels in a group of 14 people (8 young people and 6 adults) on a physically demanding expedition to Mt Kenya. Blood oxygenation was measured at 11 different altitudes between 1910 and 4985 m using pulse oximetry. We found that pulse oximetry was suitable for use on a youth expedition and we were able to show that blood oxygenation levels reduced by 6% per 1000 m of ascent. We propose that pulse oximetry could provide a challenging and exciting project as part of a school skiing trip. Such a project could include aspects of physics, physiology, experimental design and statistical analysis in an engaging and stimulating format. (Contains 5 figures.)
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Number of References: 18
Entry Date: 2010
Accession Number: EJ868549
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