NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Racial biases persist in the use of pulse oximetry devices for patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure (AHRF) requiring very high levels of oxygen support, a ...

A new study published on Scientific Report, an online multidisciplinary, open-access journal from the publishers of Nature, shows that the Apple Watch Series 6 “is a reliable way to obtain heart rate ...

Put simply, SpO2 is a measure of blood oxygen saturation. The more oxygen you have in your blood, the higher your SpO2 levels are going to be. Seeing as our bodies need oxygen to survive, we can ...

Of 3 recommendations provided for home oxygen use in patients with COPD, a strong recommendation was made for providing at least 15 hours per day of long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT) in those with ...

In an observational study that began enrollment last month, researchers will determine if continuous, remote lung sound monitoring via an FDA-cleared wearable is feasible in adults with COPD, ...

Remote patient monitoring of patients with COPD can offer clues about what happens before an exacerbation. While telemedicine and remote patient monitoring (RPM) have potential for proactive ...

Primary care physicians (PCPs) regularly encounter respiratory issues, from the common cold to asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD), and more. These conditions can, at times, be ...

Normal blood oxygen level is either 95%-100% SpO2 on an oximeter or 80-100 mm Hg from an ABG test. ABG tests are more accurate than pulse oximeters, which have a ...

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As runners, we love our metrics, and 2020 has brought a buzzy new one to the forefront: pulse oximetry. Apple launched the Apple Watch Series 6 on September 18, touting pulse oximetry (or blood oxygen ...