A finger oximeter is a small, portable device that measures oxygen saturation and pulse directly on the finger. It is affordable and convenient for frequent monitoring of oxygen levels, but accuracy is important and FDA-approved models are recommended. A finger oximeter is a portable pulse oximetry device that measures oxygen saturation (sat) and pulse. Instead […]
A pulse oximeter measures blood oxygenation using LEDs and is attached to the finger, foot, or other parts of the body. It is useful for monitoring oxygen flow in emergency situations, but cannot determine how the body is metabolizing oxygen and can be inaccurate in the presence of carbon monoxide. A pulse oximeter is a […]
