Medicines / Devices

What is a pulse oximeter and should you really buy one?

01/9​What is a pulse oximeter and should you really buy one? Global health experts have been warning people of the severe risk and complications associated with dangerously low oxygen levels of patients suffering from COVID-19. But a simple device, which is being talked about a lot these days can help patients monitor their oxygen levels at home and prompt them to seek out help sooner. The device is a Pulse Oximeter, which is being called as important as a thermometer, which can help diagnose a problem before it gets any worse. While health experts stand divided on whether people all over should be encouraged to buy a pulse oximeter for home use, it is being used as a go-to gadget during the pandemic. Here we have tried to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about th...

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