Look for 'pulse oximeter' for details.
Basically a red LED and an IR LED are used to measure pulse
rate and blood oxygen (ratiometrically).
Visit your local hospital tech support center for maker names
and schematics.

John Gardner wrote:
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> Transmission of IR in blood is a function of blood O2.
>
> regards, Jack
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