Pulse oximeter - A need in Covid Pandemic
Pulse oximeter - Purpose and use The pulse oximeter is a painless test that monitors the oxygen saturation level or the oxygen level in the blood and the pulse rate. It can detect even the small changes in how efficiently the oxygen is being carried from the heart, including the legs and the arms. It is a small clip-like device that attaches to a body part, like toes or an earlobe. Pulse oximeter shows blood oxygen levels via an oxygen saturation measurement called peripheral capillary oxygen saturation or SpO2. Purpose and Uses of Pulse Oximeter: The purpose of the finger Pulse oximeter is to check how well the heart is pumping oxygen through your body. It is used to monitor the individual's health with any health condition which can affect blood oxygen level. The conditions include: ● Lung cancer ● Asthma ● Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ● Pneumonia ● Heart attack ● Congenital heart defects ● Anemia