With the continuous spread of the coronavirus, experts have shown that the virus will coexist with us for a long time. Before the emergence of the vaccine, how can we protect our family from serious diseases? The finger clip oximeter is worth having. It can monitor your heart rate and blood oxygen level.
Novel coronavirus patients are usually found in hospitals to track vital signs, and doctors find that they can be used to identify progress tracking of patients with new coronavirus during their illness.
What is the fingertip pulse oximeter and what is its function?
Finger clip oximeter is a small device, which can be clamped on finger tip and measure heart rate and blood oxygen level, both of which are tracked on a small screen. The device emits a small beam of light whose reflection or absorption indicates how much oxygen is in the blood.
Heart rate and blood oxygen level are good indicators of patient stability. In hospitals, these devices are often used as noninvasive methods to track vital signs before, during, and after surgery. Patients who use home oxygen to manage chronic heart or lung disease, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, can also use a finger clip oximeter.
How are they used for covid-19 treatment?
Covid-19 is associated with pneumonia like symptoms. Many patients with severe viral diseases have difficulty breathing, so they must wear respirators. Reports of a decline in blood oxygen levels before the patient realized that he was in severe respiratory distress suggest that this decline may indicate a worsening of mild covid-19 cases. Monitoring levels allow for earlier intervention.
People who are tested positive but have mild symptoms are likely to be sent home with instructions to isolate, monitor their symptoms and call a doctor if the condition worsens. Using a pulse oximeter can help with monitoring.
To get the best reading, make sure your hands are warm. Generally, a reading above 94 is considered healthy, while a reading below 92 is worth noting.
But one time reading can be misleading. If your hands are cold, bad circulation or wearing nail polish or artificial nails may lead to erroneous readings. Therefore, please check your reading times for a long time. A steady low reading or downward trend may indicate potential trouble.
