By: Jacob Walters | 2010-12-07 | Health & Fitness LED screens are quite revolutionary in the field of screen technology. The term LED stands for light emitting diodide. This technology is what is responsible for the brilliant color resolution and screen quality that you see in so many new television systems. read more
By: Jacob Walters | 2010-12-07 | Diseases and Conditions LED screens are quite revolutionary in the field of screen technology. The term LED stands for light emitting diodide. This technology is what is responsible for the brilliant color resolution and screen quality that you see in so many new television systems. This new technology has definitely made its presence well known in the field of television and entertainment. read more
By: Jack Rogers | 2011-05-13 | Health & Fitness Pulse oximeter is one of the most common and convenient medical health devices nowadays that anyone could use anywhere, anytime. Thus, it is effective method of measuring the blood-oxygen saturation and pulse rate. read more
By: Jack Rogers | 2011-05-11 | Health & Fitness Pulse oximeters are used to determine the measurement of the blood oxygen level. It is commonly clip into a patient's finger preferably the pointer finger and emit light through the capillaries to measure the oxygen in the blood. These oximeters are often used at homes and there are cases that the device is malfunctioning. Here are some of pulse oximeters troubleshooting. read more
By: Jack Rogers | 2011-04-27 | Health & Fitness The pulse oximeter is basically attached on one end of the finger or the earlobe, the most translucent part of a human body. Basically, when the pulse oximeter is connected on the finger's end, the hemoglobin saturation is measured and is then compared to normal levels. Normal levels are between 95 to 100 percent saturation. read more
By: Jack Rogers | 2011-05-10 | Shopping Before, when measuring the oxygen level or amount in the blood, doctors would get a blood sample directly from the artery. In today's modern way, the oxygen level is now measured through the used of a Pulse Oximeter. The Pulse Oximeter is placed in the finger or any sensory part of the body and the device calculates the level. However there are different types of Oximeters in the market depending on the needs of the patient read more
By: Jack Rogers | 2011-05-16 | Health & Fitness One of the common questions that we have in mind when it comes to pulse oximeter is how it is being measured. We should be aware that oximeter normal values are dependent on one's health condition, respiratory rate, percentage of oxygen in the air, activities you are performing, and other factors. read more
By: Jack Rogers | 2010-12-27 | Wellness Pulse oximeters are medical devices which measures the blood oxygen saturation of a patient. It is normally attached to the finger, ear lobe or toe and is then connected to the pulse oximetry units. Pulse oximeters use red and infrared light to detect the oxygen in the blood stream. Good readings range from 90 to 100 saturation. read more
By: Jack Rogers | 2010-12-27 | Health & Fitness Pulse oximeters are medical devices which measures the blood oxygen saturation of a patient. It is normally attached to the finger, ear lobe or toe and is then connected to the pulse oximetry units. Pulse oximeters use red and infrared light to detect the oxygen in the blood stream. Good readings range from 90 to 100 saturation. read more
By: Jack Rogers | 2010-12-27 | Health & Fitness Medics use a pulse oximeter for measuring the saturation of oxygen in blood. The acceptable percentage of oxygen is from 95% to 100%. The oximeter is widely used for measuring blood oxygenation since it is nonintrusive as medics are not required to draw blood from the patient to measure oxygen levels. In most medical facilities, pulse oximeters are attached to monitors in order to provide continuous monitoring of the patients' oxygen levels. read more
By: Jack Rogers | 2010-12-14 | Health & Fitness A hospice is a special care facility that is designed to provide emotional, social and spiritual impact on the patients and the friends and families of the patients. There are many hospice facilities in the United States. Many hospice facilities are responsible for accurate readings of oxygen saturation level. read more
By: Jack Rogers | 2010-12-09 | Health & Fitness With the increase in cardiac health issues in the United States, cardio exercise has been on a constant rise for many years now. If you take a quick look in your local gym, you will see that cardio equipment is starting to take up more space than weights. There is a reason for that, and it is based on supply and demand. No, supply and demand does not only apply to business, but almost everything. Individuals that are not part of a gym will readily run outside to maintain health and endurance. read more
By: Jack Rogers | 2011-04-27 | Wellness A lot of people believe that a pulse oximeter can only be found in hospitals and clinics. Although true, it doesn't mean that a pulse oximeter should only be confined in clinical settings. Aside from recovering patients who uses a pulse oximeter for home use and monitoring, it is presently used by people during their exercises or simply as they go about their daily activities and functions. read more
By: Jack Rogers | 2011-04-29 | Health & Fitness Since the modern day an oximeter is non-invasive, it is safer so the patient's life is not at risk. Additionally, pulse oximeter provides faster and more accurate readings that are very useful during times of emergencies. In just a matter of seconds, readings can be made so the physician can easily make diagnosis and the right prescription. read more
By: Jack Rogers | 2011-05-03 | Health & Fitness Oxygen is integral in the survival of any human being. As such, it is but important to maintain the level of oxygen in the body for it to function well and survive. To do this, oxygen levels in a person's body is monitored through the use of a medical device called pulse oximeter. It is the small device attached on the fingernail or the earlobe that will determine the oxygen's saturation level in the blood. Normal readings are between 95 to 100 percent, below those readings, a person must seek read more