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Nellcor™ pulse oximetry starts with the heart.

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First, we
identify the pulse
with artificial intelligence (AI).

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Next, we
eliminate noise
by scrubbing the signal.

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Then, we 
calibrate the signal
with OxiMax™ technology.

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Lastly, we
bring it together with
the Nellcor™ OxiMax™ system.

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Which pulse oximetry technology performs better?
 

Nellcor™
pulse oximetry

What’s the fundamental tech difference?

Nellcor™ technology starts with the heart, using the pulse as the foundation. By prioritizing the pulsatile signal and locking onto the pulse, it allows tracking of moment-to-moment changes.

vs.

Masimo SET™*
pulse oximetry

What’s the fundamental tech difference?

Masimo SET™* technology prioritizes the product LED signal. By assuming that both the arterial and venous blood move, it uses an algorithm to separate the arterial signal from noise.1

What does this mean for your pulse oximetry patients?

Accuracy in low perfusion†

Low perfusion can limit peripheral readings and may make patients difficult to assess.2

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Nellcor™ technology missed

74%

fewer hypoxemic events in subjects with dark skin and perfusion.‡,3

Pulse rate accuracy†

Inaccurate pulse rate readings may guide clinicians to inappropriate or unnecessary interventions.4

See an image of a Nellcor™ OxySoft™ sensor attached to a baby's foot in a circle graphic.

Nellcor™ pulse oximetry showed no clinically significant difference from ECG reference.§,5

Performance in dark skin pigmentation

In children undergoing cardiac catheterization, Nellcor™ pulse oximetry demonstrated 40% less bias than Masimo™ pulse oximetry in the darkest skin tones.

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Nellcor™ pulse oximetry additionally showed

23%

greater accuracy in darkest skin tones.◊,6

Speed to post†

Seconds count in patient care decisions. Don’t lose them waiting for an accurate vital signs reading.7

See Nellcor™ pulse oximetry technology being used with an infant in a hospital setting.

Nellcor™ pulse oximetry has been shown to post on average

12

seconds faster than Masimo SET™* technology.§,5

Is your pulse oximeter treating all patients equally?

Read our Nellcor™ UCSF Health equity infographic highlighting key points of the independent study.

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Skin integrity

Although monitoring may be unavoidable, attaching a sensor may pose a risk to the fragile skin of neonates and the elderly. 

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Nellcor™ OxySoft™ sensors are the first with a gentle, silicone adhesive that removes

75%

less skin cells than Masimo LNCS Neo™* sensors — so you can remove without pulling fragile skin.7

Workflow and alarms

Sensor performance and alarm management issues can distract you from patient care.

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Nellcor™ OxySoft™ sensors maintain

85%

adhesiveness after 18 repositions compared to Masimo LNCS Neo™* sensors which lose 50% of adhesiveness after only two repositions.¶,7,9,10

Motion†

Motion can cause irregular venous blood flow that can affect accurate monitoring.4

See the image of a Nellcor™ pulse oximetry sensor being applied to a patient's finger.

Nellcor™ pulse oximetry sensors are

60%

more accurate than Masimo SET™* sensors at detecting pulse rates in adults during motion.7,11

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