Pulse oximetry explained simply. #emts | The Paramedic Coach

How does Pulse oximeter work? Pulse oximetry is a non-invasive and painless test that measures your oxygen saturation level, or the oxygen levels in your blood. During a pulse oximetry reading, a small clamp-like device is placed on a finger, earlobe, or toe. Small beams of light pass through the blood in the finger, measuring the amount of oxygen. It does this by measuring changes of light absorption in oxygenated or deoxygenated blood. This is a painless process. The pulse oximeter will thus b

As a NICU mom and pediatrician, I know transitioning home from the NICU can be overwhelming, but parents can manage it by using the principles of safe sleep, creating a routine, having a support system, and staying in touch with the healthcare team. They also now have access to tools like Masimo Stork, the only FDA cleared smart home baby monitor that uses the same Masimo Signal Extraction technology (SET) pulse oximetry, trusted by hospital NICUs for 25 years. Masimo Stork is designed to empow