Review of SantaMedical Generation 2 OLED Pulse Oximeter
If you wonder what a pulse oximeter is, it’s a very simple medical device but is very important too. As you can guess from its name, it shows whether the oxygen level in your blood is within a healthy range. When this level is low, the condition is called hypoxemia. In hypoxemia, your lungs start narrowing and the blood flow towards them is restricted. Due to this, the heart is stressed out significantly since it is compelled to work much harder for trying to get blood to lungs in order to oxygenate the body. Reduced levels of oxygen in the blood can also lead to polycythemia i.e. increased the formation of red blood cells which in turn increases the risk of clotting and damage to brain function. It may even hurt speech, mood, motor functions, memory, and problem-solving skills. In the case of COPD, it’s even more important to watch your blood oxygen level with an oxygen saturation monitor. It can start dropping in case of strenuous physical activity or if you’ve been ill. It