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Pulse Oximeters: A Helpful Tool for Those with COVID
A pulse oximeter is a small, non-invasive clip-on device that measures the percentage of oxygen in your blood—also known as oxygen saturation or saturation of peripheral oxygen (SpO2). Using a pulse oximeter can assist in tracking your respiratory health, especially when it is affected by COVID-19.
How to Measure SpO2?
In this post, we will cover what SpO2 is, how it is measured and factors that affect its measurement. Overview: What is SpO2? Measuring SpO2 Factors that Affect SpO2 Measurements Measuring SpO2 and COVID-19 What is SpO2? There needs to be a particular amount of oxygen present in the blood at all times, or the body cannot function properly. SpO2, or oxygen saturation, is a measure of the amount of oxygen-carrying hemoglobin in the blood compared to the amount...
