| A Review of the Different Types of Pulse Monitors |
Handheld Pulse Oximeters
Handheld pulse oximeters have become a vital instrument in the care of infants, children and adults with cardiopulmonary disease It has been advocated as an accurate, simple, and noninvasive method of measuring arterial oxygen saturation (SaO2). Recent technical advances have enabled the production of pediatric pulse oximeter.
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With the use of pediatric pulse oximeter, one could accurately measure normal SaO2 and reliably detect desaturation under a variety of conditions and may improve our ability to assess the cardio respiratory status of infants and children.
It is designed for fast, simple, accurate spot-checking, making it a very popular way of assessing oxygenation in pediatric patients.
Common indications for pulse oximetry in general include: monitoring of oxygenation during an asthma attack, detection of apnea or hypoventilation, diagnosis of hypoxemia in patients with chronic respiratory insufficiency and monitoring of oxygen supplementation.
The handheld pulse oximeter usually comes in a finger digit pulse oximeter which is a very compact and lightweight.
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This handheld pulse oximeter makes use of a probe, which is placed in the person’s finger or earlobe, attached to the unit with a cord.
The readings appear on a display screen on the unit. It is more appropriate in a clinical setting than in the home.
This lightweight device combines the broad functionality of a standalone unit with the flexibility of a hand-held instrument, yet it is compact enough to fit in the palm of of your hand.
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The finger pulse oximeter platform provides exceptional monitoring performance and enables the device to offer unique sensors that address specific clinical challenges.
Because it is pocket size, a broader range of patients can be successfully monitored, without significant time lost.
The capability of this kind of oximeter to have memory enables the users to view a trend of the patient’s recent hemoglobin saturation level. Physicians like the fact that it is easier to clip the probe on a patient who is unable to provide much assistance.
These handheld pulse oximeters are also used during monitoring situations like minor surgery and stress testing.
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The capability of this kind of oximeter to have memory enables the users to view a trend of the patient’s recent hemoglobin saturation level. Physicians like the fact that it is easier to clip the probe on a patient who is unable to provide much assistance. These handheld pulse oximeters are also used during monitoring situations like minor surgery and stress testing.
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