A pulse oximeter is a device that clips on your finger, toe, or earlobe to measure blood oxygen saturation. Here's how it works and how to read it.

Pulse oximeters are a commonly used device, used to quickly measure a person’s oxygen saturation. They are placed on a finger or an ear lobe to make readings, but can be hampered by the color of ...

Pulse oximeters were sold out on the websites of CVS and Walgreens, a search on Friday showed. US sales of pulse oximeters spiked on January 20 when the country’s first Covid-19 case was ...

Pulse oximeters are occasionally used in home settings for people who have underlying health conditions. They can also be found on Amazon, in pharmacies and in medical supply stores, although ...

The primary function of a pulse oximeter is to gather health data and notify you of any unusual readings. A normal blood oxygen saturation rate is around 95% with slight variations.

Coronavirus This tool for COVID-19 patients can detect if they need to go to the hospital Pulse oximeters are flying off store shelves but not everyone should be buying them, doctors said.