How to use a pulse oximeter at home

This video shows you how to use a pulse oximeter to monitor your oxygen levels for lung problems like coronavirus and more, see the links below for resources

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00:00 Intro to pulse oximetry at home
01:14 How do pulse oximeters work?
01:52 How to use a pulse oximeter
02:57 What do I do with the results?

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[lilianwal]

Very good and clear explanation, thank you!

[frankenstein]

Any way to not need it on fingers ? I would love if I can use toes ? Or maybe a arm band. I have appel watch but need a live vision that don't require 15 sec to give me a reading of give or take of 7% off/incorrect.

[aprilalmoite]

How many minutes to wait to get the exactly oxygen level in oximeter?

[khairoonnisatayob]

I m not comming right after putting in the batteries pls help me

[sanizahra]

My oxygen level on thumb is 90 and on middle finger is 99

[sicknessa]

A resting heart rate of 90 or over is not usual

[missophelie]

The emergencies wouldn't care if it's because you've got endometriosis on your lungs (diaphragmic endometriosis). At least, in Belgium they don't give a * if your readings are below 90. They won't give you any oxygen in here unless you're dying but really at the very end of your life.😅😂