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.
Pulse oximetry is the procedure for measuring oxygen saturation or level of oxygen in the blood. It is non-invasive and painless.
Maybe you mean pulse oximetry. It is the measurement of oxygen in your blood. It is measured when they put that clip on the tip of your finger.
Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; single determination
upper arm
First thing straight, you misspelled oximetry. Second thing is the definition of pulse oximetry is a noninvasive method allowing the monitoring of oxygenation of a patient's hemoglobin.
Analysis and implication of pulse oximerty findings
SPO2 or pulse oximetry
Yes as can the fingertips, toes and nose.
Pulse oximetry reading
The answer depends on the clinical situation. Depending on the patient's age and health, and the context of the test, anything below 90-95% could be a cause for concern.
Pulse oximetry measures the amount of oxygen that is being perfused in a person's blood. It is important in individuals with impaired lung function to be sure that their body is getting enough oxygen. It is an excellent tool to be sure that a person is breathing effectively, because if a person's oxygen level drops too low, they can lose consciousness, have brain damage, and eventually enter into respiratory failure and die.