By: Robert Darwin | 2010-10-26 | Health & Fitness A pulse oximeter is also known as a pulse ox for short. It is a medical device that has been around for many years, and doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals have come to rely on them for fast and accurate readings. What is a pulse ox? A simple question to answer before delving into the projected growth in the industry. A pulse ox is a medical device that is used to measure the blood oxygen saturation level and the pulse rate of a patient. read more
By: Jack Rogers | 2011-05-17 | Health & Fitness Purchasing a pulse oximeter can be done in a snap. However, there are limitations and usages to safeguard accurate measurements. Through understanding its limitations and usages, one can fully decipher its accuracy and reliability. read more
By: Robert Darwin | 2010-10-26 | Health & Fitness The health of a child is very important to his or her parent. It is critical that each and every parent knows the status of their kids' health. Unfortunately, some kids have certain health conditions that makes is necessary for their parents to take additional steps in monitoring specific vital signs of their kids, which are related to various conditions. Respiratory health related conditions for kids have been on the rise for many years now. read more
By: Robert Darwin | 2010-10-26 | Health & Fitness Nursing homes throughout the United States are expanding to accommodate the growing baby boomers generation. As days go by, more and more, baby boomers are retiring and getting closer to the age where they must be looked after on a daily basis. The demand for nursing homes and nurses is growing at an exponential rate, and this growth has certain side effects. read more
By: Robert Darwin | 2010-10-15 | Health & Fitness Every commercial airline must meet various requirements for medical resources. This includes having a medical doctor on board certain flights over a specific distance, and medical devices to monitor a patient's vital information to be sent to the hospital upon landing. All emergency kits on airlines included blood pressure monitors, thermometers, and syringes for various medications. Recently, new technology has allowed for the addition of a pulse oximeter, also known as a pulse ox. read more
By: Robert Darwin | 2010-10-15 | Health & Fitness Gyms throughout the United States have learned of a new technology that makes it much easier for trainers and gym goers alike to monitor their pulse rate and oxygen level. These are very important vital gyms for athletes, because they have a direct correlation to the effectiveness of the workout and the level of health of the athletic. What is this revolutionary tool? It is a pulse oximeter, also known as a pulse ox for short. read more
By: Robert Darwin | 2010-10-26 | Health & Fitness Certain tools used by medical professionals are reserved only for those professionals, not because they are so complicated, but because their cost is so high that it is not reasonable for the average Joe to own one. The reasoning is that it is cheaper for the patient to go to the doctor's office or even the hospital rather then to pay for the equipment itself. A pulse oximeter, also known as a pulse ox, was one of those devices. The key word in that last sentence is, "was." read more
By: Robert Darwin | 2010-10-12 | Wellness The old days of athletics did not take into account the ongoing health monitor of professional and student athletes. Doctors and trainers worked more on the aliment of injuries rather than finding ways to avoid them completely. The trainers' and doctors' toolbox did not contain a lot of the medical devices of today. One of the most recent additions to the toolbox of doctors and trainers includes a pulse oximeter. read more
By: della jiang | 2011-12-18 | Arts & Entertainment You will find here a variation of your sign interpretation because in the Chinese horoscopes 2012 each animal is connected with an element depending on the year of the birth: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire and Earth. read more
By: Robert Darwin | 2010-10-15 | Health & Fitness Why should you buy a Landon Medical Pulse Ox? Well this is a good question to ask if you or someone you know is in the market to buy a pulse oximeter, also known as a pulse ox. The consumer has a few different choices out there, but are all of the oximeters the same? Well that is a tough thing to know, because we are not medical experts or medical professionals. read more
By: Robert Darwin | 2010-10-15 | Health & Fitness Why do you need a pulse ox, also known as a pulse oximeter? A pulse oximeter measures your blood oxygen saturation level. Why is this important (in laymen terms)? The percentage of oxygen in your blood is directly associated with your health and certain health conditions. Some common conditions include asthma, COPD, and sleep apnea. read more
By: della jiang | 2011-12-15 | Arts & Entertainment According to Chinese horoscopes 2012, those born into Ox years are the marathon lovers of the Chinese Zodiac. Home-spun Oxen are practical, earthy, and sensual, with a notable gift of manual-dexterity. They are usually very patient and inspire confidence in others. read more
By: della jiang | 2011-12-15 | Arts & Entertainment Did you ever see a flying Ox? Well, things could get a little wild for you this Chinese horoscopes year 2012! Your best bet may be to stay in the terminal. Be conservative, as the tried-and-true path is the right one for you this year. read more
By: Jack Rogers | 2010-12-20 | Article Marketing Nursing homes throughout the United States are expanding to accommodate the growing baby boomer generation. The most important elements to look for is the quality of care that is provided to the patients. read more