a pulse photometry probe having the following structure is disclosed . a tape - shaped compressive bandage section has a first surface , a second surface opposing to the first surface , a first through hole and a second through hole each connecting the first surface and the second surface . the bandage section is adapted to be wound around a living tissue such that the first surface is brought into contact with the living tissue . a light emitter emits light toward a living tissue . the light emitter detachably attached on a first position of the second surface such that the light passes through the first through hole . a light receiver receives the light which has been emitted from the light emitter and transmitted through the living tissue . the light receiver detachably attached on a second position of the second surface such that the light passes through the second through hole .