摘要 |
A clip-style pulse sensor (10) may be adapted to apply limited, even pressure to a patient's tissue. It reduces motion artifacts by exerting limited, uniform pressure to the patient tissue to reduce tissue exsanguination. Further, such a sensor (10) provides a secure fit while avoiding discomfort for the wearer. The clip-style sensor may have a stopper that prevents the two portions of the clip from applying an excess of pressure to the patient's tissue. Alternatively, the clip-style sensor may allow the light emitting and detecting components of the sensor to tilt or otherwise move to accommodate the patient's tissue and to prevent overly tight gripping at the sensor placement site. |