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A medical device that is used by mountain climbers to actually monitor their oxygen levels is a pulse oximeter. This device is specifically made to withstand the natural conditions of mountain climbing at high altitudes and also to measure the oxygen levels of the climber. The individual climber places their finger inside the device and within seconds they get a reading of their oxygen levels and based on that reading they can determine if they need supplemental oxygen in order to prevent hypoxia. The use of supplemental oxygen is critical to preventing this medical condition because it will supplement the body's own lack of oxygen intake and as such it is vitally important. However, for these climbers they need to know exactly when to take the oxygen and that is why a pulse oximeter will warn them when their oxygen levels are running dangerously low.
