Need to know! Functions and Uses of Oxymeters for Covid-19 Patients, Apparently Not Just Measuring Oxygen Saturation?

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Saturday 06-11-2021,23:55 WIB
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Techripiu.com – Oxygen saturation is a health measure to measure the amount of oxygen in the bloodstream.

This health check is important to find out whether a person’s condition is lack of oxygen or not.

Especially when you have a respiratory disease, such as if you are exposed to COVID-19.

Reporting from the Medical News and Verywell Health sites, oxygen saturation is the percentage level of hemoglobin bound to oxygen in the blood.

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Hemoglobin helps the blood to carry oxygen to all cells and tissues of the body.

To determine the oxygen saturation in the blood (SpO2) can be detected using an Oxymeter or Pulse Oxymeter.

Without using a Pulse Oxymeter, the patient will not be able to know the level of oxygen saturation in his body.

Launching Verywell Health, there are several factors that affect oxygen saturation levels, including:

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– Little amount of oxygen inhaled
– Smooth or not the process of gas exchange in the lungs
– Concentration of hemoglobin in red blood cells
– The level of strength or affinity of hemoglobin in binding oxygen
There are several conditions and diseases that can reduce the ability of hemoglobin to bind oxygen, including:
– Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, chronic bronchitis
– Asthma Pneumonia and pneumothorax
– Anemia Heart disease Pulmonary embolism Congenital heart defects Covid-19

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So, how do you determine normal oxygen saturation levels?
The amount of oxygen saturation is normal or below normal depending on the method of examination.
– Normal oxygen saturation of blood gas analysis test: above 80 mmHg
– Oxygen saturation below normal from blood gas analysis test: less than 80 mmHg
– Normal oxygen saturation of pulse oximeter: between 95 percent-100 percent
– Oxygen saturation below normal from pulse oximeter: less than 95 percent
An oxygen saturation level below normal is called hypoxaemia. The body that lacks oxygen is characterized by symptoms of dizziness, heart palpitations, coughing, shortness of breath, confusion, and bluish skin.
A decrease in oxygen saturation below a critical level should be treated with administration of