How to Use a Pulse Oximeter? How to Read it?

How to Use a Pulse Oximeter? What is Pulse Oximetry and How Do You Read the Measurements?

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➡️ How to Use a Pulse Oximeter?
The best part of pulse oximetry is that it’s non-invasive. Back in the day, doctors had to draw blood from a patient and perform several analyses to find out the percentage of oxygen saturation. Using a pulse oximeter is quite simple. You clip it on the middle right finger, a toe, or an earlobe. Some models are surface probes that you can attach to the forehead or chest.

To get reliable realistic readings, try to minimize the patient’s movement as much as possible. Also, if you’re using a finger clip, then make sure there’s no nail polish. These simple measures are sufficient for obtaining an accurate representation of arterial blood oxygen saturation. The readout is displayed after a few seconds, and this is another important feature in pulse oximetry. It’s helpful in emergencies and in situations where constant real-time monitoring of a patient’s vital signs is essential.

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[azapp]

How ironic!! Did you perchance see what I wrote on your post yesterday about Pulse Oxcimeters? I asked if you knew of any we can wear that are portable and will ring or buzz when the oxygen gets too low? I figure you'd be aware of such a thing or see at trade shows. I appreciate the list you provide but they seem to be standard ones. please let me know if you should find what I'm talking about.Many thanks!

[Tom-ldhp]

That's not your middle finger on the diagram.