{"id":1522,"date":"2023-06-01T15:51:13","date_gmt":"2023-06-01T15:51:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adeptdemandservices.co.uk\/?p=1522"},"modified":"2023-06-01T16:47:29","modified_gmt":"2023-06-01T16:47:29","slug":"the-role-of-pulse-oximeters-in-monitoring-oxygen-levels-and-respiratory-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adeptdemandservices.co.uk\/the-role-of-pulse-oximeters-in-monitoring-oxygen-levels-and-respiratory-health\/","title":{"rendered":"The Role of Pulse Oximeters in Monitoring Oxygen Levels and Respiratory Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Oxygen saturation is a key indicator of how efficiently the lungs function. Our lungs transmit oxygen from the air we breathe into small blood vessels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These blood vessels provide oxygen-rich blood to the heart, which then pumps it through the arteries to every part of the body. To function effectively, our organs require a constant supply of oxygen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if the lungs’ ability to carry oxygen into the blood is impaired, blood oxygen saturation decreases, thereby endangering our organs. This decline can be detected with pulse oximeters, which notify patients of the need for immediate medical attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This blog post discusses pulse oximeters’ role in monitoring oxygen levels and our respiratory health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>What are pulse oximeters?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Pulse oximeters, also known as Pulse Ox, is a small electronic device <\/a>that resembles big clothespin or chip clip that can be attached to a patient’s finger. It measures the oxygen saturation carried by the red blood cells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can put pulse oximeters on your fingers, forehead, nose, foot, ears, or toes. Upon inserting your finger, it immediately lights up and shows numbers indicating your blood oxygen saturation and heart rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The average oxygen value for a healthy person is between 95 and 98 percent. Some individuals with pre-existing medical issues might have a lower normal reading. You should visit your doctor if the reading drops to 93 or 92 percent or even lower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, an adult’s resting heart rate ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute., while athletes with greater cardiovascular fitness have a lower pulse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your doctor may recommend a pulse oximeter if you have a lung or heart issue or experience symptoms like shortness of breath etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can dispose of or recycle the pulse oximeter. If you’re using it at home, it’s advisable to let your doctor know before throwing it away because it might be reusable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Why would I need a pulse oximetry test?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When your doctor suspects that your blood oxygen levels may be too low, they will use a pulse oximeter to confirm their suspicions. The device is used to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n