The device which measures blood oxygenation can be a lifesaver for patients who test positive for coronavirus Until recently, unless you worked in healthcare, you’d probably never heard of a pulse ...

Having a low level of oxygen in the blood is an early sign of worsening COVID. But not everyone gets obvious symptoms. For instance, some people can have low oxygen levels without getting short of ...

Finger pulse oximeters are usually found at doctors’ offices and hospitals, but what you may not know is that you can also buy one to use at home. There are several different brands and designs ...

The use of a medical device called a pulse oximeter, which measures blood oxygen levels, has increased considerably since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s in part because it’s possible for ...

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Dr. Alon Dagan about his study of how pulse oximeters are used in COVID-19 treatment. You might have heard doctors and nurses mention pulse oximeters a lot these days.