Coronavirus: What is an oxymeter & why is it needed?

Wednesday, June 24th: Scientists are working day and night to develop vaccines to control the dangerous coronavirus that has spread around the world, while experts are advising people to use foods that strengthen the immune system.

In patients with coronavirus, where many of the symptoms become apparent, a lack of oxygen in the blood is a symptom that they are either aware of or realize when it is too late. To avoid this problem, medical experts advise patients and their families to have an oximeter with them so that they can monitor the amount of oxygen in the patient’s blood from time to time.

What is an oximeter?

A pulse oximeter is a tweezer-like device that is inserted into a person’s finger and measures the person’s heart rate and the amount of oxygen in the blood. According to experts, patients with coronavirus who do not show symptoms, their blood oxygen level decreases and they do not even know.

According to experts, it is due to the absence of symptoms of coronavirus, that the amount of oxygen in the blood of the infected person suddenly decreases, and he/she does not even realize it. Therefore, having an oximeter to test it can prevent the patient from getting critical.

What is the moderate amount of oxygen in the blood?

During the Coronavirus epidemic, it is very important for us to know the moderate amount of oxygen in the blood of a normal person. Experts say that the moderate amount of oxygen in the blood is between 95 and 100. If the amount of oxygen in your blood falls below 92, then you need oxygen immediately.

In addition, experts have advised that coronavirus patients should not rely solely on the oximeter, but they must first consult their doctor and follow their instructions.