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Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form
S-3 No. 33-58789) of Novametrix Medical Systems Inc., the Registration Statement
(Form S-8 No. 33-82336) pertaining to the Novametrix Medical Systems Inc. 1994
Stock Option Plan, the Post Effective Amendment No. 1 in Registration Statement
(Form S-3 No. 33-67478) of Novametrix Medical Systems Inc., the Registration
Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-59809) pertaining to the Novametrix Medical Systems
Inc. 1990 Stock Option Plan, and the Registration Statement (Form S-8 No.
333-59809) pertaining to the Novametrix Medical Systems Inc. 1997 Long Term
Incentive Plan and the Novametrix Medical Systems Inc. Employee Warrants Plan
of our report dated June 16, 2000, with respect to the consolidated financial
statements and schedule of Novametrix Medical Systems Inc. included in this
annual report (Form 10-K) for the year ended April 30, 2000.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Hartford, Connecticut
July 21, 2000
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