Pulse Oximeter Articles

Pulse Oximetry and Children

When a child gets sick, it causes a great deal of concern from the parents. And whether or not the child is admitted to the hospital, it is still essential to continue monitoring of his status. There are certain cases that require the use of special medical equipment to aid in the process. Depending on the condition and its severity, a child may need... [Read more of this review]

How to Read Pulse Oximetry Results

Pulse oximeters, whether they are the large units you see in hospitals, or the portable ones that you can simply clip on a finger, are interpreted with a standard value. There might be a variation in their size, but like most medical equipment, their results are always compared with a value that is considered normal in the field of medicine. Oxygen... [Read more of this review]

Outdoor Pulse Oximetry

Not because they are commonly found in hospitals and clinics, does it mean to say that pulse oximeters should be confined only in the clinical setting. As time goes, pulse oximeters are increasingly being used by people during their exercise or simply as they go on with their daily activities. Pulse oximeters are relatively safe as there is no harm... [Read more of this review]

Where Can You Use A Pulse Oximeter?

To be able to get an accurate reading, a pulse oximeter probe must be placed on a translucent part of the body so that light emitted from the light transmitter will be received by the photodetector on the opposite side. Here, we discuss the familiar sites to measure SpO2 or the oxygen saturation of the blood. Fingertip Most probes are designed to be... [Read more of this review]

Screening Sleep Apnea through Pulse Oximetry

The major function of a pulse oximeter is to read the concentration of oxygen present in the blood continuously or periodically. One particular area of interest in pulse oximetry is its use as a screening tool for sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder in which a person pauses in breathing for 10 seconds or more that occur repeatedly during... [Read more of this review]

Pulse Oximeters – Errors and Troubleshooting

While using a pulse oximeter, it is inevitable that errors and problems may sometimes occur. However, most of them can be fixed in a simple and effortless manner. Here are the common problems encountered when using a pulse oximeter and how to solve them. Failure to obtain a signal In order to get a reliable and continuous signal, the measuring site... [Read more of this review]

Pulse Oximetry in Dentistry

Like surgery, some dental procedures also require anesthesia administration to promote a convenient and painless operation on the part of the patient. Some clients, especially those who have phobias, prefer to be administered with a sedative to alleviate their anxiety and make them calm throughout the entire procedure. Sedatives are a class of drugs... [Read more of this review]

Pulse Oximetry Today

More than a decade ago, operating rooms and post-anesthesia care units (PACU) were the common places to encounter the bulky type of pulse oximeters. It was necessary to monitor the SpO2 or the oxygen saturation of the patient’s blood due to a fatal complication of hypoxemia following anesthesia administration. Unlike arterial blood gas which are... [Read more of this review]

Finger Pulse Oximeter

If you’re concerned with the cost pertaining to the purchase of a pulse oximeter, then a portable fingertip device would probably suit your needs. It’s basically the same—it can measure your pulse rate and oxygen levels, without the hassle of carrying a base unit with you. It’s virtually the perfect tool for monitoring your condition while... [Read more of this review]

Which Pulse Oximeter Should You Choose?

Pulse oximetry has been a standard method in clinical practice for the measurement of oxygen saturation as it shortens the time required to detect hypoxemia. In choosing such a device the features and options you would require would depend on the condition and the setting to which the device will be used. Hospitals and Clinical Practice The most commonly... [Read more of this review]

Introduction to Pulse Oximeters

For the assessment of respiratory function, it is not uncommon to come across that small device that is clipped to one of your fingertips or earlobe called a pulse oximeter. Generally, the primary purpose of this gadget is to provide an estimate of the oxygen saturation of hemoglobin that cannot be easily detected by physical assessment and the human... [Read more of this review]

Wireless Pulse Oximeter

In the recent years, there has been a growing necessity for monitoring disease processes remotely. Pulse oximeter systems have undergone a lot of changes as manufacturers strive to improve the quality and accuracy of the data displayed to the users. With the integration of wireless technology to pulse oximetry, a person’s status and condition can... [Read more of this review]

Pulse Oximiter – Clinical Applications

Clinical Importance Since its discovery in the 1900s, pulse oximeters have been widely used for the monitoring of patients suffering from cardiac and respiratory diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, severe chronic asthma, cystic fibrosis, chronic heart failure, and pulmonary hypertension. The device provides a very safe, easy, and... [Read more of this review]

Understanding Blood Oxygenation and Circulation

Almost every living organism on the face of this planet relies on the presence of oxygen to fuel their vital processes. In humans, the distribution of oxygen to the tissues is facilitated by the circulatory system. Oxygen Transport By assisting in the process called respiration, the blood provides the body cells an effective delivery and disposal system... [Read more of this review]

Fetal Pulse Oximetry

Oxygen saturation monitoring does not only apply to infants and adults. In some special cases, even the unborn may need constant monitoring. The Procedure Intrapartum oxygen saturation monitoring or fetal oxygen saturation monitoring is an examination performed to assess the well-being of the baby during the early course of labor. This is done by a... [Read more of this review]

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