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Does a pulse ox read apical or radial pulse?
They read the ulnar arteries.
What is normal pulse ox?
80 - 100 is normal for an adult
How do you fix a masimo set pulse ox?
I'm still trying to figure this one out and I want to smash it on the counter at the nurse's station... wouldn't help the broken pulse ox.... but I'd sure feel a lot better
Can you measure a pulse rate with a pulse oximeter?
Most modern oximeters have a built in pulse reader. Your finger is placed in the oximeter, also measuring your pulse along with the % of O2 in your blood.
Where can one find more information about pulse oximetry?
There are several sites that one can find more information about pulse oximetry. These sites include the pulse oximetry page of Wikipedia, World Health Organization, and Pulse Ox.
What is pulse oximetry and why do patients need it?
A pulse oximetry (pulse ox) is a small clothes pin looking piece of equipment, usually placed on the patients finger, used to measure the amount of oxygen in the blood. The pulse ox. is noninvasive, very inexpensive, readilyavailable and it provides instant results. If a pulse ox. reading is low then the caregiver would likely apply oxygen to the patient. If it is a high reading the caregiver would likely remove or decrease the amount of oxygen the patient is on. Because there are factors that can interfere with an accurate reading, there are other ways to test the oxygen levels in the blood.
What is the difference between pulse ox and VO2 max measurements and how do they relate to each other in assessing overall health and fitness levels?
Pulse ox measures oxygen saturation in the blood, while VO2 max measures the maximum amount of oxygen a person can use during exercise. Pulse ox gives a snapshot of oxygen levels at a specific moment, while VO2 max indicates overall cardiovascular fitness. Both measurements are important in assessing health and fitness, with pulse ox reflecting immediate oxygen levels and VO2 max indicating overall aerobic capacity.
How do you pronounce carbon monoxide?
Carbon monoxide is pronounced Car-Bon Mon-Ox-Ide
What SPO2 would indicate hypoxia in a child?
Everyone's pulse ox should be over 90% ideally over 95%. Pulse oximetery measures how much oxygen is being carried in one's blood stream.
What is the point of flowers?
The point o flowers is to change co2 or carbon dioxide to ox or oxegen.
How wide is an ox?
Ox wide is how wide is an ox.
What animal is 1974?
an ox an ox haha ITS A OX
