More Information about the Pulse Oximeter
Pulse Oximeter is a device used to measure blood oxygen levels. The pulse oximeter uses light to measure how well oxygen is transported in the body through the finger. A small light beam from the device can measure the changes in light absorption in deoxygenated or oxygenated blood. The measuring of blood oxygen level is helpful to aid in the diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, pneumonia, anemia, lung cancer, heart attack, and congenital heart defects. The device is also useful in monitoring of how well a medication is working, evaluate if a ventilator is helping a patient or a patient’s ability in tolerating physical activity. In healthy individuals, 95%-100% of oxygen saturation can be observed. Levels from 88%-92% are still safe but a lower level indicates a sign of hypoxemia or other issues that should be addressed.
AccuQuik™ promotes the use of Pulse Oximeter.
Pulse Oximeter
Available as finger monitor
Pulse Oximeter is a device used to measure blood oxygen levels. The pulse oximeter uses light to measure how well oxygen is transported in the body through the finger. A small light beam from the device can measure the changes in light absorption in deoxygenated or oxygenated blood. The measuring of blood oxygen level is helpful to aid in the diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, pneumonia, anemia, lung cancer, heart attack, and congenital heart defects. The device is also useful in monitoring of how well a medication is working, evaluate if a ventilator is helping a patient or a patient’s ability in tolerating physical activity. In healthy individuals, 95%-100% of oxygen saturation can be observed. Levels from 88%-92% are still safe but a lower level indicates a sign of hypoxemia or other issues that should be addressed. AccuQuik™ promotes the use of Pulse Oximeter.
How it works
Light Absorption
Small beams of light pass through the blood in the finger, measuring the amount of oxygen. The receiver on the other side of the pulse oximeter measures changes of light absorption in oxygenated or deoxygenated blood. The interval measured is then converted into a pulse, used to measure blood circulation rate as well as oxygen saturation levels.
Pulse Oximeter FAQs
How does the pulse oximeter work?
First, small beams of light pass through the blood in the finger and measure the amount of oxygen. Then, a receiver measures changes of light absorption in oxygenated or deoxygenated blood. Lastly, the interval measured is converted into a pulse, used to measure blood circulation rate as well as oxygen saturation levels.
How accurate are the Pulse Oximeters?
The accuracy of AccuQuik™ Pulse Oximeter is 2%, meaning that the readable result might vary by ±2%.
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