Your fitness tracker is capable of monitoring all kinds of data. The problem is keeping track of what it all means. SpO2 is just one example of a lesser-understood metric that can provide insight into ...

Proper blood circulation is considered essential for maintaining a healthy body and ensuring that all organs function correctly. Hemoglobin, a protein present in the blood, continuously delivers ...

For a healthy adult sitting at sea level, a pulse oximeter should read between 95 and 100 percent. That is the normal band clinicians use. Once the number slips below 90 percent, you have crossed the ...

Normal blood oxygen levels mean that there is enough oxygen in your red blood cells to keep your vital organs and tissues functioning properly. You can easily check your blood oxygen levels with an ...

Researchers have raised concerns about the reliability of pulse oximetry in the assessment of patients with COVID-19 infection, particularly those from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic groups, ...

In determining the accuracy associated with pulse oximetry readings for children, Black patients were found to be more likely to receive false indications of hypoxemia or lack thereof, according to ...

Pulse oximetry can be performed with disposable or reusable sensors, and hospitals and birthing centers must select the type of sensor that best meets the needs of their facility. 1 The SACHDNC ...

Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) recently found that a device used to measure oxygen levels might be overestimating those levels in children of different races, which could ...

Fitbit has released an update for its Versa and Ionic lines that lets you quickly check your blood oxygen saturation. The new Fitbit SpO2 Signature watch face shows your overnight SpO2 readings, which ...

Just as Apple is forced to remove blood oxygen tracking from top Apple Watch models in the US, Garmin is doubling down on making its SpO2 readings more accurate. In a new filing, Garmin has patented ...

The accuracy of pulse oximetry readings on individuals with darker skin tones has been questioned by researchers. The FDA addressed the issue at a meeting last year, citing real-world studies showing ...