Pulse Oximeters: Do I need to buy one? - Asthma WA
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With WA seeing a rise in COVID-19 cases, many of us are concerned about the potential for COVID-19 to cause serious illness in ourselves or loved ones. Having some way to monitor the severity of…
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Smartphone app tested for blood oxygen checks - UW Medicine
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Able Fingertip Pulse Oximeter
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Heart Sure Pulse Oximeter A320
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FDA: Pulse oximeters have limitations, risk for inaccuracy under certain circumstances
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Smartphone Camera Monitoring Shows Promise for Measuring Blood Oxygen
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A smartphone's camera and flash could help people measure blood oxygen levels at home
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Pulse Oximetry for Screening Critical Congenital Heart Defects
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