In a proof-of-principle study, researchers have shown that smartphones are capable of detecting blood oxygen saturation levels down to 70%. This is the lowest value that pulse oximeters should be able ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . PHOENIX — Oxygen saturation did not significantly decrease among children who participated in low- or ...

PARIS — Oxygen therapy is used too often in patients with respiratory difficulties, says one expert, and should only be given when oxygen saturation levels (SpO2) drop below 93%, as per the current ...

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 ...

Normal blood oxygen level is either 95%-100% SpO2 on an oximeter or 80-100 mm Hg from an ABG test. ABG tests are more accurate than pulse oximeters, which have a ...

If you’ve had a checkup, a medical professional may have clipped a device to your finger to measure your oxygen saturation (SpO2) and pulse. Until last year, that was my only experience with such ...

We spend much time working in buildings with sealed windows, in vehicles with closed windows and homes with closed windows. This reduces the amount of oxygen we get. Limited oxygen translates to a ...