Pulse oximeter

Of Mattias Quicktest - 24 September 2020

This small device has received a great deal of attention in healthcare, especially during pandemics, with a greater general focus on health and growing interest in self-care.

If you have visited a hospital or primary care center, you have probably already encountered it. Pulse oximeters are widely used there, particularly when conditions such as pneumonia or respiratory infections are suspected.
This device measures your current oxygen saturation as a percentage. The measurement is simple and takes only a few seconds. Place it on your finger and it records oxygen saturation and pulse.

Tips

Try to measure on the same finger
Rest for a minute before measuring
Record the result (this can be useful information for a physician)

Questions and answers

How reliable is the pulse oximeter?

Accuracy is +/- 1%

What is normal oxygen saturation?

Normal levels are between 95-100%.

Why does a physician check oxygen saturation?

To check whether lung capacity is reduced. This can be due to heart problems, infections or lung disease.

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