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Does a pulse ox read apical or radial pulse?
They read the ulnar arteries.
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 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 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 write the noise an ox makes?
The noise an ox makes is typically described as a low "moo" sound.
Do you need a pulse in order for pulse oximeter to work?
Not necessarily. Even after circulation ceases, there is still some oxygen attached to the hemoglobin in blood. So, even though blood is not circulating, there are still oxygen molecules where a pulse oximeter would be taken (i.e. finger). Hence why fingernails continue to grow after death (keratin cells in the nail beds don't require much oxygen to function, thus taking longer to use up what's left in the hemoglobin). What you need to realize though is that a pulse oximeter works based mainly on skin coloration. Skin that has good circulation is pink and warm, delivering fresh oxygen and removing cellular waste. Without a pulse, the skin begins to turn cyanotic - that's the bluish tint a person gets when they're not breathing, thus a lack of oxygen to the cells. Why in Hades you'd want to pulse-ox a non-circulating body is a little strange...
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 in the musk ox food chain?
The musk ox is a herbivore and primarily feeds on grasses, sedges, mosses, and lichens. Its main predators include wolves, bears, and occasionally humans. Parasites and diseases can also affect the musk ox population.
How do you pronounce oxaloacetic acid?
As it is written. Ox-ah-low ah-see-tick.... acid
