Testing Blood Oxygen with Smartphones
Smartphones equipped with a deep learning algorithm are capable of detecting blood oxygen saturation levels down to 70%, according to a proof-of-principle study published in npj Digital Medicine.
Smartphones equipped with a deep learning algorithm are capable of detecting blood oxygen saturation levels down to 70%, according to a proof-of-principle study published in npj Digital Medicine.
The FDA issued an advisory to healthcare providers and patients warning them not to use pulse oximeters to diagnose COVID-19 or rely solely on the devices to monitor symptoms due to technology limitations.
The inventor of the pulse oximeter, an essential tool in monitoring blood oxygen levels in critical care patients, has died, The New York Times reports.
CHRISTUS Health (Dallas) will start using Nellcor pulse oximetry technology from Covidien to improve patient safety.
Read MoreOne of the most inherent problems with pulse oximetry has been obtaining accurate readings from patients who fail to remain still or who have poor circulation. Until now.
Read MoreRT Magazine takes a closer look at 7 patient monitoring and pulse oximetry devices from leading manufacturers like Covidien, Masimo, and Nonin Medical.
Read MoreTechnological influences from industry and consumer products are helping to evolve the functionality of pulse oximetry.
Read MoreNonin’s Bluetooth Smart Model 3230 finger pulse oximeter allows secure connections to Bluetooth Smart-ready devices, such as smart phones, tablets, and telehealth solutions.
Read MoreAs telemedicine opportunities expand, companies and respiratory care professionals are developing mobile health devices that connect more patients with the benefits of pulse oximetry.
Read MorePatient monitoring technology like pulse oximetry provides a safety net for infants in neonatal ICUs, while new advances in home monitoring look to deliver children’s vital signs to parents’ smart phones.
Read MoreRT spoke with Andrew Appel, marketing manager for oximetry, GE Healthcare, Denver, about new developments in pulse oximetry and how the company successfully launches new products.
Read MoreThe Baylor Research Institute has received a grant from Nellcor in support of the development of an information system that tracks oxygen saturation levels of neonatal patients via pulse oximetry.
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