“Oxygen is used for energy production – it’s the body’s fuel and is crucial for every function it performs to keep everything working properly,” says Byrne. “Having sufficient blood oxygen levels, or ...

18:49, Tue, Apr 7, 2020 Updated: 21:04, Tue, Apr 7, 2020 A doctor may refer you for tests if they suspect your blood oxygen levels could be too low. If your blood oxygen levels are below normal, it ...

Healthcare professionals have developed several methods for monitoring people's overall health and wellbeing during a regular checkup. Many of these measure substance concentrations or saturations in ...

Pulse oximetry is a vital tool in patient assessment. Nurses must use the correct procedure and be aware of situations where accuracy of reading may be compromised Abstract Detecting low oxygen levels ...

People with a lung condition may have a blood oxygen level lower than normal. The body requires a lot of oxygen to function effectively. When we breath, our lungs fill with oxygen which is then ...

The Nasal Alar SpO 2 sensor (Xhale Assurance) is a disposable, single patient use pulse oximetry sensor that clips onto the nasal ala, the fleshy part of the side of the nose. The sensor is indicated ...

Coronavirus patients who suffer even a slight drop in their oxygen levels are at a heightened risk of dying from the disease, a study has warned. Current NHS guidelines consider someone to be in the ...

One of the many ways coronavirus affects the body is to impact the percentage of oxygen in your blood. (Picture: Vladimir Smirnov\TASS via Getty Images) A pulse oximeter that clips to your finger and ...

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