What is a Pulse Oximeter and Do I Really Need One at Home

by Medequip Healthcare Solutions 13 Dec 2022 0 comments

Every industry has benefited from technological advancements that have made people's lives easier, and home healthcare is one among them. Home healthcare solutions are successful in delivering speedier results for monitoring one's health without leaving the house and have given reliability to the less fortunate. A pulse oximeter is also one of those practical instruments.

During COVID-19, pulse oximeters served the purpose of assisting the patients in keeping track of their blood oxygen levels. It is useful because it can recognize and detect variations in blood oxygen saturation levels when a medical emergency calls for at-home monitoring

Let us know what the device pulse oximeter, its benefits, and why anyone needs it is. 

What is a Pulse oximeter? 

A pulse oximeter is a tiny electronic device that measures the blood's oxygen saturation level and pulse rate. The electronic device is attached to the right thumb or right middle finger with a clip. The oxygen saturation and heart rate are displayed immediately on the device's surface on the display screen.

A pulse oximeter is required, right?

Doctors recommend a pulse oximeter if the person's blood oxygen level needs to be monitored frequently. 

Pulse Oximeters can be useful in the below conditions if the person is suffering from:

Sleep apnea - a potentially dangerous sleep disorder when breathing frequently pauses and resumes.
allergies that affect breathing caused by dust,
Lung infections and lung disorders,
Pneumonia, Suffocation, and choking
A history of difficulty in breathing even in normal weather conditions

If the patient has a history of shortness of breath and is prone to inhaling chemicals on a daily basis, the pulse oximeter device is advised. Additionally, it is encouraged when keeping an eye on exercise plans, cardiovascular, and other respiratory health concerns.

The features of Pulse Oximeter: 

Easy-to-use:  The device only has one button, making it simple to use. Simply clip the pulse oximeter on your finger, push the button, and look at the LCD to monitor the readings.

Portable: The portable pulse oximeter fits easily in a pocket or purse and can be used anywhere.

Break-resistant: The device is absolutely appropriate for daily usage and is break resistant.

Programmable Alarms: The device is set up with an alarm that alerts if the person's blood oxygen level is dropping

Cost-effective: Accurate readings on blood saturation levels can be obtained being home or in other "out of the hospital" circumstances. 

Auto power off and low battery indicator: The device automatically turns off if it is not in use and indicates the user during the low battery. 

Helps in the diagnosis of risks: The normal Blood oxygen saturation level should be between 96% to 99%, and the heart rate should be 50-90 bpm (beats per minute). If the blood oxygen levels are dropping, the device clearly indicates it with the numbers and helps prevent the risks. 

Conclusion 

Doctors recommend Pulse oximeters if you are in need; however, if you are the device can be used as it is the most preferred device with 0% side effects.

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