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 ...

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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 ...