Everytime I go to the doctors, the nurse will clip something to the tip of my index finger. It's always while they are taking my vitals. Would this be a Pulse Oximeter? I used to think it measured blood pressure, but they do that with the arm sleeve
gangadharan nair - A pulse oximeter (saturometer) is a medical device that indirectly monitors the oxygen saturation of a patient's blood (as opposed to measuring oxygen saturation directly through a blood sample) and changes in blood volume in the skin, producing a photoplethysmograph. It is often attached to a medical monitor so staff can see a patient's oxygenation at all times.
123music - Overview A finger pulse oximeter is used to measure the level of oxygen in the blood. Hypoxemia refers to low oxygen saturation in the blood. In a hospital the oximeter is the clip device that is attached to the finger. Readings are monitored on a screen by a medical professional. The measurement is non-invasive and painless to obtain. There are even portable versions of the product that can be used by individuals suffering from certain health issues that require them to monitor their breathing or oxygen levels in the blood. The Mayo Clinic explains that low oxygen in the blood can lead to shortness of breath, fatigue and dizziness.
Everytime I go to the doctors, the nurse will clip something to the tip of my index finger. It's always while they are taking my vitals. Would this be a Pulse Oximeter? I used to think it measured blood pressure, but they do that with the arm sleeve
? - Yes.It's a Pulse oximeter It's a device that monitors the oxygen saturation of a patient's blood.
ReplyDeletegangadharan nair - A pulse oximeter (saturometer) is a medical device that indirectly monitors the oxygen saturation of a patient's blood (as opposed to measuring oxygen saturation directly through a blood sample) and changes in blood volume in the skin, producing a photoplethysmograph. It is often attached to a medical monitor so staff can see a patient's oxygenation at all times.
ReplyDelete123music - Overview
ReplyDeleteA finger pulse oximeter is used to measure the level of oxygen in the blood. Hypoxemia refers to low oxygen saturation in the blood. In a hospital the oximeter is the clip device that is attached to the finger. Readings are monitored on a screen by a medical professional. The measurement is non-invasive and painless to obtain. There are even portable versions of the product that can be used by individuals suffering from certain health issues that require them to monitor their breathing or oxygen levels in the blood. The Mayo Clinic explains that low oxygen in the blood can lead to shortness of breath, fatigue and dizziness.
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