Using a Pulse OximeterPosted by admin on September 9th, 2010
Before, people who need to measure oxygen levels in the blood would have to make constant appointments to go to a hospital or doctor’s office to have it checked. Now patients can monitor themselves by the use of a fingertip pulse oximeter. A finger pulse oximeter is a medical device designed to measure the oxygen level in your body. Most oxygen meters just clip right on the end of your finger, right over your finger nail. Patients can now can now keep track of blood oxygen levels with their own personal pulse oximeter.
The most popular oximeter is the finger pulse oximeter. Just slide two fingers into the unit and within a few seconds you will get an accurate reading of your oxygen saturation levels, as well as the heart rate. Another affordable oximeter available is the wrist oximeter with finger probe. As the name implies, you simply strap the unit to your wrist and clip on the probe extension to one of your fingers. You then just set the time intervals that you’d like the measurements to be taken at and go about your business. This is especially helpful for those suffering from sleep apnea, and who want to measure their oxygen saturation levels while asleep.