1 Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting. 2  A pulse oximeter is a device that measures the amount of oxygen in your blood.  Blood tests may be done to measure blood gases, such as oxygen, acids, and carbon dioxide. Blood tests may also be used to find the cause of your hypoxia.
Iridium(noun) a rare metallic element, of the same group as platinum, which it much resembles, being silver-white, but harder, and brittle, and indifferent to most corrosive agents. With the exception of osmium, it is the heaviest substance known, its specific gravity being 22.4. Symbol Ir. Atomic weight 192.5.
The name iridium is appropriate, for its salts are highly coloured. Iridium is white, similar to platinum, but with a slight yellowish cast.It is very hard and brittle, making it very hard to machine, form, or work. It is the most corrosion resistant metal known, and was used in making the standard metre bar of Paris, which is a 90% platinum-10% iridium alloy.he name iridium is appropriate, for its salts are highly coloured. Iridium is white, similar to platinum, but with a slight yellowish cast.