Nellcor is a medical device company that specializes in designing, manufacturing, and distributing pulse oximetry and capnography monitors and sensors for patient monitoring devices.
Nellcor was founded in 1947 by Dr. Robert B. Johnson.
In 1981, Nellcor introduced the first finger pulse oximeter.
In 1995, Nellcor became a part of the global healthcare technology company Covidien.
In 2015, Covidien was acquired by Medtronic, Inc., and now operates as a subsidiary of Medtronic.
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Nellcor offers a range of disposable and reusable pulse oximetry sensors for use with its patient monitoring systems.
Nellcor also produces capnography monitors and sensors for medical professionals to monitor end tidal CO2 (EtCO2) levels in patients during anesthesia, critical care, and emergency medicine.
Pulse oximetry is a non-invasive method used to monitor the oxygen saturation level in the blood, typically by placing a sensor on a patient's fingertip or other body part.
Nellcor's oximetry sensors work by emitting light through a patient's skin and measuring the light absorption levels to determine oxygen saturation levels in the blood.
Nellcor is a well-established brand in the medical device industry and is known for providing high-quality products that are reliable and accurate.
Capnography is a non-invasive monitoring technique that measures the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) present during expiration and inhalation.
Nellcor's products are used by a wide range of healthcare providers, including anesthesiologists, emergency medicine doctors, intensive care unit (ICU) nurses, and respiratory therapists.