All you need to know about COVID-19 management with Oximeter: Information we are sure you didn’t know about

The novel coronavirus pandemic has changed our lives forever. The way we breathe, work and live everything has changed! That said, believe it or not, the COVID-19 lifestyle is now the new normal, and we have to live with it as it is here to stay for a very long time! 

The upsurge in the new OMICRON variant cases has encouraged us to stay vigilant towards the common COVID-19 symptoms as early detection can help in fast recovery. 

It may take you some time to identify the other COVID-19 symptoms, but oxygen levels may start to drop even before other symptoms may try to spread. The best thing is that pulse oximeters can help track the oxygen levels and help detect the COVID-19 variant in the early stages. 

What is a pulse oximeter? 

The pulse oximeter is a small clip-like device used to measure oxygen levels in the blood. This is the most painless way to measure the oxygen levels in the blood. Oximeters help find out the accurate level of oxygen and the diseases that can be useful for people suffering from COPD. 

Why do COVID-19 patients use pulse oximeters at home? 

Low blood oxygen level gives rise to symptoms like shortness of breath and fatigue. However, with COVID-19, these symptoms may get extreme; therefore, regularly checking oxygen levels at home becomes imperative. 

How to use pulse oximeters to detect COVID-19 at home?

Drop-in oxygen levels can help detect COVID-19 at the early stages at home. Here are a few ways to see COVID-19 at home with the help of an oximeter. 

1. Be aware of your baseline SpO2.  
2. It is imperative to know that baseline reading can be impacted by pre-existing COPD, heart failure, or obesity; therefore, note all the possibilities before using an oximeter to detect COVID-19. 
3. Ensure that SpO2 reading stays consistently at or above 90 to 92% of what your doctors probably must have told you to keep a watchful eye on. 
4. If the number consistently drops below this threshold, timely medical evaluation is needed.

How to use pulse oximeters for accurate readings? 

To take the accurate readings with a pulse oximeter, you will need to take the following steps. 

• Take off the jewelry or fingernail polish on the measuring location.
• Make sure you are relaxed and your heart is pumping normally.
• Place the device on your finger, toe, or earlobe.
• Keep the device for at least 1 minute so that the device can accurately measure your pulse and oxygen saturation levels.
• Remove the device from the body part once the test is over. 

When to call for medical help? 

If you have a specific health problem, you must ask your doctor what number you should expect while using the pulse oximeter. When the number goes down from what the doctor must have told you to keep a watch on, it’s the time to call for medical help. 

Other symptoms to keep in mind while keeping a check on the oximeter. 

See whether your symptoms get worse. 

Your recovery rate is slow. 

Dr Amgenic’s Pulse oximeter 

Dr Amgenic’s pulse oximeter is based on digital technology, intended for invasive spot-check measurement of functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin.    

Specifications of Dr Amgenic's Pulse Oximeter features: 

• It promises 100% accurate results. 
• It is a Bluetooth-enabled device.
• It comes with a one-button operation. 
• It has a low battery indicator. 

The pulse oximeter is a practical, non-invasive, and painless tool to measure the blood saturation level. Overall as a device, it is entirely safe to use and is a helpful tool in covid-19 management.