METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR INHIBITING CONTAMINATION OF REUSABLE PULSE OXIMETRY SENSORS

摘要

This invention is a protective sheath (44) for a pulse oximetry sensor (20). The sheath (44) covers the sensor (20) and inhibits contamination thereof during use. The sheath obviates the need to clean the pulse oximetry sensor after each use while reducing the likelihood of cross-patient contamination. The sheath (44) allows the use of reusable pulse oximetry sensors and thus significantly reduces the overall costs of such sensors per use.