Objective NEWS2 (RCP 2017) 1 recommends use of ‘SpO2 Scale 2’ in patients with hypercapnic respiratory failure (usually due to COPD) to aim target saturations of 88–92%. We aimed to identify if COPD ...

Maintaining a healthy blood oxygen saturation level, often referred to as SPO2 (or SpO2), is crucial for blood circulation of your body. SPO2 measures the amount of oxygen in your bloodstream, and ...

We are witnessing the worst pandemic situation in the form of coronavirus scare. The cases are increasing sharply and that is leading to massive chaos in hospitals. The condition of many people is ...

In recent years, the measurement of blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) has become increasingly important in healthcare. SpO2 is the measurement of the percentage of oxygen-saturated hemoglobin in the ...

As the country battles the second wave of the novel coronavirus pandemic, demand for portable pulse oximeters – small devices that allow users to keep track of their blood oxygen levels, has risen ...