Better Understanding of the Pulse Now
by Stark Forde Health care productsThis
diagnostic device measures the pulse rate and oxygen saturation in the blood.
Oximetry is based on a reading of the oxygen level by a simple light emission.
The Pulse Oximeter is
used daily by doctors, nurses, emergency doctors.
Some models are accessible to the general public for
self-measurement because they allow the monitoring of the effectiveness of a
treatment for respiratory diseases. Patients with the chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease will be required to obtain an oximeter for regular
monitoring. The results provided by the oximeter make it possible to identify a
possible lack of effectiveness of the treatment and/or announce an acute
outbreak of the disease.
Examination
with the oximeter is non-invasive and painless. Each Finger Pulse Oximeter has
a sensor that consists of a light source and a photometric sensor.
There are several types of
pulse oximeters:
§ portable
pulse oximeter
§ finger
pulse oximeter
§ pediatric
oximeter
Portable pulse oximeter
§ The
sensor of a portable pulse oximeter is exchangeable. This offers hygiene
guarantees, in addition to allowing measurement for many patients.
§ Depending
on the model, pulse oximeters can be reused with single-use sensors.
§ Sensors
of different sizes can be connected (infants, adults,).
§ Portable
pulse oximeters are mainly used in hospitals, but also in medical practices,
during outpatient operations.
In most cases, this medical equipment is used by health
professionals. For some time now, it is no longer trivial to meet him in
private homes. The Pulse Oximeter or Saturometer is a tool that is used to
measure the amount of oxygen that circulates in the arteries
What is Pulse Oximeter?
The Pulse Oximeter is a device that continuously measures oxygen
levels, ie arterial saturation with hemoglobin. Recall that hemoglobin is the
cell that carries oxygen.
It is also this activity that earned him the term “saturated
with oxygen”. With this device, one obtains the heart rate in addition to the
rate of oxygen without resorting to a sampling. Regarding its operation, the
pulse oximeter consists of a sensor, a monitor and a cable.
To use it, it is necessary to place the sensor at the level of
the fingers, the nose or even the soles of the feet. These sensors look like
finger grips. To distinguish what is happening, the light is flashing. There
are conditions to be respected not to distort the data of the oximeter. So
avoid using it if you have high blood pressure, hypothermia, or heart rhythm
disorders.
Why use the pulse oximeter?
The Pulse Oximeter is used to control the heart rate of an
individual under general anesthesia. Thus, one can analyze if the patient
suffers from a certain difficulty breathing and remedy it in time.
After surgery, the pulse oximeter also monitors the patient’s
state of health. Likewise, it facilitates emergency intervention or even
resuscitation. You can buy one to be able to check your condition directly at
home.
What model of a pulse oximeter
to buy?
§ To
enlighten you on the subject, we will give you three types of Pulse Oximeter.
§ The
first model is the Oxypad Pro pulse oximeter with photoelectric sensors. The
expected values appear on the screen.
§ The
second type is the Oxygo Digital Pulse Oximeter which is suitable for
individuals but also for professionals in the medical field. On the screen are
oxygen saturation and also the heart rate and pulsatile signal intensity.
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