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Are you having enough oxygen in your body?

For most people, oxygen intake seems to be one of the most neglected considerations. We focus more on our nutritional intake, the security of our shelter, and the availability of water and natural resources ― overlooking the fact that oxygen is first and foremost one of the most essential elements that determine our existence. And today, in a world full of taxing activities and recreation, not to mention the huge volume of air pollution in the air, we, humans, unfortunately are often deprived of this basic, most important need― oxygen in our body.

Before, people used to have their oxygen blood saturation checked in the clinic or hospital. The procedure is done through an invasive method; a direct blood sample is needed. However, there are neither clinics on very high or very low altitudes, nor are there any medical institutions that are accessible for athletes who do their daily routine in a peaceful, remote area. Gladly, through the intervention of medical technology, observing the level of oxygen in our blood is no longer impossible and out of reach. Thanks to finger oxygen monitors, one can measure and determine his level of oxygen anywhere, anytime.

An oxygen monitor is a medical tool that determines the presence and levels of oxygen either in ambient air or in the body. One type of oxygen monitors is the pulse oximeter, or usually called the finger pulse monitor. This device enables a patient or an ordinary person to monitor the saturation of oxygen in his blood. The method is non-invasive, therefore requiring less effort and does not cause pain. The gadget is attached to a translucent part of a body, usually on a finger or ear lobe. It releases lights that contain both red and infrared wavelengths. The ratio of the changing absorbance of these wavelengths will determine the measure of oxygenation (the percentage of hemoglobin molecules that are bounded with oxygen molecules) in the body.

Currently, there are more than 40 finger oxygen monitor models that are being sold on the market. These monitors observe and measure the level of oxygen and the pulse rate of the person. Some models function well in an area with volatile temperature or in a setting that is vibration-prone, such as in a vehicle. Some latest models of this type have a warning alarm when the battery power becomes low.