In the Covid-19 era, having a pulse oximeter is almost as important as having a thermometer at home. Here’s why and how you can use it.

Pulse oximeters detect oxygen saturation in the blood, and may show a signs of coronavirus. But does everyone need one? What to know, according to a doctor.

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 ...

Physicians and other medical professionals use pulse oximeters on patients experiencing shortness of breath or those who have a lung or heart conditions to determine if they're getting enough oxygen.

Health care professionals routinely use them in hospitals and clinics when checking vital signs. Pulse oximeters are occasionally used in home settings for people who have underlying health ...

One of the most isolating and scary aspects of the coronavirus pandemic is that people who have COVID-19 or suspect they do are often told to monitor their symptoms at home, and to go to the hosp ...

The company opened a clinical physiology lab near the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, to conduct its clinical ...

Pulse oximeters "should not be relied upon without medical oversight, nor without paying heed to other signs and symptoms of illness," the American Lung Association warns.

Pulse oximeters, small devices that monitor oxygen levels, may not work well for people with dark skin, according to multiple studies and government health agencies.