Pulse Oximeter - Do's & Don'ts - Myths & Facts
The Covid – 19 Pandemic has drastically changed our lifestyle. Till mid-March 2020, most of us may not have even thermometer in our homes. But now it became compulsory to have apparatus like Thermometer, Blood Pressure Monitor, Glucometer, Pulse Oximeter, Vaporizer etc. at home. We must know how to use these devices to get accurate results as well as to get proper medical attention in time. Let us see how to use Pulse Oximeter, common misconceptions and facts about it in this article. Dos and Don'ts while using Oximeter: - Keep these things in mind before using an Oximeter. Make sure our nails are free of nail polish. If the nail is polished, the Oximeter may not work properly. One should rest for at least five minutes when the Oximeter is supposed to be used and should not feel any tension. Only the middle finger or index finger, should be placed on the Oximeter. Also put the other hand on your heart. Wait until the number on the Oximeter is completely stable at the time of read...