Pulse oximeter helps to monitor individuals with emphysema

Feb 6
14:51

2011

Jacob  Walters

Jacob Walters

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Emphysema helped with the use of a pulse oximeter.

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Emphysema is one of the many health conditions that has effected our society dramatically. One of the leading causes of this health condition is actually smoking cigarettes. Although there have been numerous warnings through the years by health professionals individuals still continue to keep their bad habit which has some devastating health effects. Once an individual is actually diagnosed with emphysema they are recommended usually by their physicians to use a pulse oximeter in order to monitor their oxygen levels. A pulse oximeter is a health device that is specifically manufactured to measure the oxygen levels and the pulse rate of individuals who are seeking to monitor these vital signs. They are used by millions of people around the world on a daily basis and are truly a health partner for those living with respiratory conditions because of the easy way of measuring the oxygen levels. A pulse oximeter works in a very simple method to measure the oxygen levels of individuals living with respiratory health issues. Once you get your device all you need to do is place your finger inside the product and then within seconds you will have your reading of the SpO2 levels which in essence is the percentage of oxygen in your hemoglobin. This percentage will enable you and your physician to determine if you are getting enough oxygen in your system. The greatest thing about the product is that it is very portable and you can take it wherever that you desire to go. For decades it was used in the hospital setting but it lacked the level of portability that would allow it to be easily used by individuals on a daily basis while in their homes or on the go. But with the advent of new technology the device was transformed to a product a fraction of the size of a typical cell phone.