Pulse Oximeter Uses | Steroplast Healthcare

Digital pulse oximeters are used in a wide range of healthcare settings to monitor blood oxygen (SpO2) levels for even the slightest of changes that could indicate a warning sign that the patient needs medical attention.

In this video, we’ll cover some of the most common uses of a pulse oximeter.

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What is a pulse oximeter used for?

Monitoring Oxygen Saturation Over Time

People who suffer from circulatory or respiratory conditions like lung cancer, asthma, and pneumonia can't push as much oxygen around the bloodstream as they should.

Regular SpO2 checks are often required to check that the body doesn’t need any extra help.

Peace of Mind

Using a pulse oximeter helps people to see that their pulse and blood oxygen are at safe levels, even if the doctor hasn't told them to monitor them.

During panic attacks, pulse oximeters can help people breathe more slowly, activating their parasympathetic nervous system to bring their heart rate down and make them feel more in control.

Checking Blood Oxygen in Newborn Babies

Routine pulse oximetry for newborn babies leads to detection of congenital heart diseases that wouldn’t be picked up by antenatal ultrasound and postnatal examination.

Checking Oxygen Levels Under Anesthetic

Pulse oximetry is used during perioperative monitoring (times before, during, and after surgery) to make sure that blood oxygen levels are safe and medicine or equipment isn’t restricting the patient’s ability to intake oxygen.

Assessing Whether Supplementary Oxygen is Needed

Conditions like COPD stop people from getting the oxygen they need. A pulse oximeter is used to determine if someone needs oxygen therapy.

Oxygen therapy might be needed all the time or just on occassion. A pulse oximeter helps a doctor or patient determine when they need supplementary oxygen.