How to use a pulse oximeter at home?
Besides masks, gloves and sanitisers, blood oxygen monitors or oximeters have become a common household requirement today. Here's a guide on how to use a pulse oximeter.
FollowWith the second wave of Coronavirus infecting lakhs of Indians on a daily basis, the need to ensure Covid-appropriate behaviour is necessary now more than ever. Besides masks, gloves and sanitisers, blood oxygen monitors or oximeters have become a common household requirement today.
Though a necessity, it is highly recommended to consult a doctor or an expert before choosing the oximeter.
An oximeter has a sensor and a monitor. The sensor on the finger detects the flow of blood through the finger. This is displayed as a pulse wave on the monitor. This monitor describes the pulse rate as the heart rate.
Here's a guide on how to use a pulse oximeter:
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