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Content: The doctor may decide to use pulse oximetry or arterial blood gas, or both, to evaluate the amount of oxygen in your child’s blood. </p><h2>Will the monitor or probe hurt your child?</h2><p>No. The monitor and the probe are completely safe. The probe will be applied securely but not tightly to your child's finger or toe. This does not hurt. The nurse will probably move the probe to a different finger or toe about every 8 hours. This will help make sure that the probe is still working properly. It also gives a rest to your child's finger or toe. </p><h2>Who should touch your child's monitor?</h2><p>Only your child's nurse or doctor should touch the monitor and the stickers or probes attached to your child. Do not change the alarm settings or turn the monitor off.