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Pulse oximeter use
While using a fingertip pulse oximeter at home...
Do we need to press the finger down against the sensor or can we keep it floating between the sensors?
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Just keep in the slot.
No need of pressing.
Check the PI %.
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Dr. P M Anbumaran
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
Chennai
No need to apply pressure ,just put your finger and monitor your saturation and pulse rate
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Dr. Manhar Jogi
General Physician
42 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
No need to press
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Dr. Viji Balakrishnan
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Mumbai
Just keep your finger straight parellel to ground
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Dr. Jatin Soni
Family Physician
19 yrs exp
Mumbai
You can use it in any position
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Dr. Soudip Saha
General Physician
5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
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