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#PULSE OXIMETER APPLE WATCH 2 HOW TO#
#PULSE OXIMETER APPLE WATCH 2 SKIN#

Wait a few seconds until the reading stops changing and displays one steady number.Sit still and do not move the part of your body where the pulse oximeter is located.Remove any fingernail polish on that finger. When placing the oximeter on your finger, make sure your hand is warm, relaxed, and held below the level of the heart.Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use.To get the best reading from a pulse oximeter:

#PULSE OXIMETER APPLE WATCH 2 SKIN#

Be aware that multiple factors can affect the accuracy of a pulse oximeter reading, such as poor circulation, skin pigmentation, skin thickness, skin temperature, current tobacco use, and use of fingernail polish.

Follow your health care provider’s recommendations about when and how often to check your oxygen levels.

#PULSE OXIMETER APPLE WATCH 2 HOW TO#

Recommendations for Patients and Caregivers How to take a reading: Patients with conditions such as COVID-19 who monitor their condition at home should pay attention to all signs and symptoms of their condition and communicate any concerns to their health care provider. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is informing patients and health care providers that although pulse oximetry is useful for estimating blood oxygen levels, pulse oximeters have limitations and a risk of inaccuracy under certain circumstances that should be considered. The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused an increase in the use of pulse oximeters, and a recent report ( Sjoding et al.) suggests that the devices may be less accurate in people with dark skin pigmentation.