Higher oxygen saturation targets are linked with greater progression in some cases of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), but the incidence remains stable. Increased oxygen saturation targets in ...

"Although absolute differences in readings were small, they can result in substantially higher rates of false negatives and ...

To determine oxygen saturation (SpO 2) trends in healthy preterm newborns during the first 15 min after birth and to ascertain factors affecting SpO 2 changes during that period. An observational ...

First, pause and take a deep breath. When we breathe in, our lungs fill with oxygen, which is distributed to our red blood cells for transportation throughout our bodies. Our bodies need a lot of ...

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Postnatal increase in oxygen promotes constriction of the patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). According to the findings of prospective observational studies, the clinical practice of targeting lower ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Wearing a mask does not affect oxygen saturation in patients with or without asthma, according to research ...

Fitbits and Nike FuelBands are great in that they have opened up a huge market for wearable self-tracking devices, but in medicine, taking that concept a step further is what’s really going to save ...

A recent study found that a key tool for reading blood oxygen can give inaccurate readings for Black and Hispanic patients. Pulse oximeters are placed on a person’s finger and can help monitor how ...

Medical terms like blood oxygen, spO2 levels, and oxygen saturation became more popular during the peak COVID-19 pandemic. The Delta variant had taken a massive toll on the population, leading to ...