Invasive mechanical ventilation in critically ill adults involves adjusting the fraction of inspired oxygen to maintain arterial oxygen saturation. The oxygen-saturation target that will optimize ...

Oxygen saturation is a measure of the amount of hemoglobin that is bound to molecular oxygen at a given time point. It is an important parameter for managing patients in a clinical setup. Oxygen ...

First, pause and take a deep breath. When we breathe in, our lungs fill with oxygen, which is distributed to our red blood cells for transportation throughout our bodies. Our bodies need a lot of ...

Blood oxygen readings can be a useful indicator of wellness, but context is important — and so is medical advice from a doctor. By Brian X. Chen The new Apple Watch can be summed up in two words: ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Pulse oximeter inaccuracy due to darker skin tones was found in 30 out of 44 studies. Some studies showed a ...

While the pulse oximeter has infrared light sensors the CarePlix Vitals has the flashlight of the phone camera. Once the rear camera and flashlight are covered with a finger for about 40 seconds, the ...

When Fitbit launched the Charge 4 fitness band, one of the features we found the most interesting was its ability to estimate users' blood oxygen saturation levels through its SpO2 monitor. Users ...

Last March 2020, Fitbit said that it will be launching the Charge 4 band with its features involving a built-in GPS and SpO2 for the upgrade of its fitness tracker. Previously, the users could only ...