Pulse Oximeter | How To Use Pulse Oximeter Fingertip COVID 19 Readings Chart
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Published 2021-04-12
In this weeks video we’re looking at How To Use Pulse Oximeter Fingertip COVID 19 Readings Chart. This video consists of the current information on How To Use Pulse A Oximeter on the Fingertip and analyse Readings Charts as well as COVID 19.
VIDEO BREAKDOWN:
00:00 Pulse Oximeter | How To Use Pulse Oximeter Fingertip COVID 19 Readings Chart
00:40 What Is A Pulse Oximeter Fingertip How Does It Work
01:51 Why Do We Use A Pulse Oximeter Fingertip
03:06 How To Use Pulse Oximeter Fingertip
06:20 Analysing Pulse Oximeter Fingertip COVID 19 Readings Chart
13:26 Pulse Oximeter Fingertip Buying Guide
WHAT IS A PULSE OXIMETER:
A pulse oximeter is a small medical device that is put on the tip of the finger, to check someone’s oxygen levels.
Pulse oximeters measure blood oxygen levels by transmitting light through a finger – they are more accurate than smart watches or phones which make less accurate readings by reflecting light off the skin.
Pulse oximetry can help with earlier detection of silent hypoxia, where people have low oxygen levels in the absence of significant shortness of breath. This can help ensure more timely hospital treatment if required.
PULSE OXIMETER READINGS - WHAT TO DO:
For the most up to date information please visit - www.england.nhs.uk/coronavirus/wp-content/uploads/…
If you start to feel worse or notice a change in your readings please follow the advice below;
1- No action needed if you have any following signs/symptoms or readings:
• Fully mobile, able to manage stairs, not confused
• Normal eating and drinking
• Oxygen level (measured with the pulse oximeter) is consistently at or above 95%
• Pulse Range 50-90 beats per minute
2- Ring your Doctor or 111 as soon as possible if you have one or more of the following and
tell the operator you have or may have coronavirus:
• You slowly start feeling more unwell or more breathless.
• You are having difficulty breathing when getting up to go to the toilet or similar.
• Unable to speak in full sentences due to breathlessness
• If you use a pulse oximeter, your blood oxygen level is 94% or 93% when sitting or
lying down, and remains at this level after being rechecked within an hour.
• You sense that something is wrong (general weakness, extreme tiredness, loss of
appetite, reduced urine output, unable to care for yourself – simple tasks like
washing and dressing or making food).
• Pulse persistently over 90 beats per minute at rest
• Not eating and drinking
• Fever not responding to cooling down and paracetamol.
If your blood oxygen level is usually below 95% but it drops below your normal level, call
111 or your GP surgery for advice.
3- Attend your nearest A&E or call 999 immediately if you have one or more of the
following and tell the operator you have or may have coronavirus:
• You are unable to complete short sentences when at rest due to breathlessness.
• Your breathing suddenly worsens within an hour.
• Your blood oxygen level is 92% or less. Check your blood oxygen level again straight
away – if it’s still 92% or below, go to A&E immediately or call 999.
OR if these more general signs of serious illness develop:
• you are coughing up blood
• you feel cold and sweaty with pale or blotchy skin
• you develop a rash that does not fade when you roll a drinking glass over it
• you collapse or faint
• you become agitated, confused or very drowsy
• you have stopped peeing or are peeing much less than usual.
If you have a pulse oximeter, please give the oxygen saturation reading to the 999
operator.
PULSE OXIMETER READINGS DIARY FOR COVID 19 PATIENTS:
Here is a link to the COVID-19 diary that patients could use under clinical supervision to support remote monitoring of patients with confirmed or possible COVID-19 - www.england.nhs.uk/coronavirus/wp-content/uploads/…
PULSE OXIMETER BUYING GUIDE:
As advised in the video please check your pulse oximeter has the CE Kitemark, and avoid apps on smartphones which may not be as reliable.
If you are in the US you can also check the Food and Drug Administration’s 510(k) Premarket Notification Database by searching “Oximeter” to make sure a device is listed - www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/p…
DISCLAIMER:
This video is for information only and should not be used for the diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions. Abraham The Pharmacist has used all reasonable care in compiling the information but make no warranty as to its accuracy. Always consult a doctor or other healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.
All Comments (20)
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I just purchased one for under £20 which my doctor recommended I do. She is excellent. Gives me peace of mind.
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I have just bought the blue one you have in this video, and it only cost me £7.99 I bought it because I got Covid and was feeling really breathless, it has worked a treat and given me peace of mind
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Thank you! I'm in Covid recovery. They gave me a Pulse Ox and I actually find it very comforting to log my vitals each day and update the nurse I speak to most days . I also bought a digital thermometer though it's a little frustrating the reviews for Walmart and Walgreens curbside pickup digital thermometers aren't as great as they could be.
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Just got educated watching this video! Thank you loads.
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🙏🙏🙏 spectacular information sir thank you 🙏🙏
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Great info!! Thank you for sharing!
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Anxiety will for sure affect your readings I believe, anxiety makes take shallow breaths. Really hard to get a right reading when dealing with covid and anxiety at the same time.
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Thank you for the video. My bf is wearing a wellvue 02 ring for the second time tonight. Last night he was about 93-96 most of the night, but had several long episodes of 92-90, with upticks into 93-97. He did have two episodes where he dropped down to 83-88 for maybe 3-5 seconds. If he was awake and trying to operate at 90-92, we would definitely seek medical attention. But what about when you are sleeping and it only lasts 5 or 10 minutes at a time?
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Thank you I checked on mine having bronchitis iv instantly stopped smoking I have copd. Appreciated
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Thanks very much for posting this, it's very reassuring. 🙂
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One the most sold items during the start of the pandemic. I wish I had this video to share with my patients 😁. But now I do.
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Perfect timing - I have asthma & have been considering buying one to monitor my oxygen levels. Thanks for such great info!
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Great video -- thanks ! 👍
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Wonderful video! Thank you so much! You are awesome!!!!!
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I bought one 2 months ago as I have Bronchiectasis and Asthma and it is really useful. My readings are usually 99% saturation. My asthma nurse knows I have one and just by giving her readings over the phone keeps her updated and my records too. They are really handy to have. 👍😊
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mine has been around 88 for months. I was told that it is an acceptable rate because I had rheumatic fever as a child. Sometimes I feel dizzy and my lower jaw gets numb,but I was told that is normal as well. I live in ND , USA
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Thanks this was helpful. I does use it for my granddad he doesn't have covin but have heart problems.💗
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Thank you very much mate Great video 👍
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thank you for the useful video!! I recently get diagnosed with covid (im now 17) and i only had a mild symptoms which is sore throat. I’m super glad I took the test because I still have school to attend. I just hope more people will take care of themselves and make sure to take a test even if you have a very mild symptoms like me. For me, I did it because my sore throat happen out of nowhere and it makes my throat really dry and on that moment, i know something was off. Btw thank you for this video !! Really helps me understand how to use the pulse oximeter a lot more! I just hope my body will stay stronger and my oxygen in a good control because I still have 3 papers of my final year exam to do😭
