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HOW TO USE A FINGER PULSE OXIMETER

PULSE OXIMETER

A pulse oximeter is a medical device that measures heart

rate and the oxygen level in the blood, expressed as the
percent of oxygen saturation. Pulse oximeters operate by
shining light through the skin to the blood vessels below.
 STEP 1
Turn on the pulse oximeter by firmly pressing the power button.
The screen should light up almost instantly.
 STEP 2
Place the sensor the part that opens and closes like a clothespin on
any finger, with the sensor screen above the fingernail.
STEP 3

Wait quietly while the pulse oximeter acquires a signal. This

may take 10 seconds or more, depending on the device
and the conditions.
STEP 4

Look at the display to see the heart rate, usually indicated

with a heart or pulsing light. The percent of oxygen
saturation is typically indicated by the symbol "SpO2."
 STEP 5
Leave the sensor on for continuous monitoring. The sensor can
become uncomfortable or cause pressure sores if left on the
finger too long. Check and/or move the sensor at least every
two to four hours. If only a single measurement is required,
remove the sensor and press the power button to turn off the
device.
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