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The perfect guide for buying a pulse oximeter

  Before you set out to buy the best  finger pulse oximeter , let us look at what it is and why you may require it. It is an electronic device, attachable to your fingertip, that measures the saturation of oxygen in your red blood cells. Doctors recommend this at-home device for individuals with any health condition that can affect oxygen saturation in their blood, e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, congenital heart defects, asthma and others. Much like a home-use thermometer, a pulse oximeter is used to monitor health conditions at home as it is safe, easy, quick and painless.   Finger pulse oximeters are becoming more and more common in households today – not only for people with pre-existing conditions but also for health-conscious individuals who proactively want to keep a check on their wellbeing. There are innumerable brands in the market selling finger pulse oximeters. How do you select the one best suited for your needs? Read on for a comprehensive ...

Medical Gloves: Types And Uses

The use of medical gloves is at the very heart of healthcare work. The World Health Organisation defines medical gloves as disposable gloves used during medical procedures. These include examination gloves, surgical gloves, and chemotherapy gloves. Examination gloves and surgical gloves are most commonly used by doctors, nurses, lab technicians, pharmacists, and other healthcare workers. Not only do these gloves offer protection to the healthcare workers from contagious pathogens, they are also an essential part of patient care because they protect the already vulnerable patient from further infection and resultant complications. Exam gloves and surgical gloves Exam gloves are commonly used by doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers to prevent infections from pathogens. These help to protect our medical professionals from contamination during routine medical examinations. These gloves are also used by a number of people outside the healthcare industry such as pet handlers, gardener...

What a Foetal Heart Rate Monitor Can and Cannot Tell us

Foetal heart rate monitoring is the process of monitoring the baby's heart beat while you are pregnant or during the process of delivery. Monitoring the rate and rhythm of the unborn baby's heart is one of the many factors that go into monitoring that the baby's growth during the gestation period and during delivery. This becomes all the more important if the mother suffers from known medical conditions such as hypertension or diabetes. Foetal heart rate monitoring has great indicative value in ensuring foetal health but is not used as a diagnostic tool by itself. It is usually used in combination with other tests. Types of Foetal Heart Rate Monitoring ·         External monitoring - The Foetal Heart Rate Doppler is one of the common external monitoring devices used to monitor foetal heart rate. The doppler ultrasound is a handheld device that is commonly used by doctors during the pregnancy. Later during the pregnancy, however, the doctor may cho...