为抗疫贡献的亚裔：血氧仪发明人Takuo Aoyagi (青柳卓雄）

四月去世。

Takuo Aoyagi (青柳卓雄, Aoyagi Takuo, February 14, 1936 — April 18, 2020) was a Japanese engineer, known for his work leading to the modern pulse oximeter.

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THE INSTITUTE Takuo Aoyagi, the inventor of the pulse oximeter, died on 18 April at the age of 84. His invention—a medical device that can measure a person’s blood oxygen levels—is part of the standard of care for illnesses such as asthma, pneumonia, and lung cancer. It is also a key tool in monitoring the progression of COVID-19. A low oxygen level—or hypoxemia—is a symptom of the virus.

For his contributions to pulse oximetry, he was awarded the 2015 IEEE Medal for Innovations in Healthcare Technology.

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