Fingertip pulse oximeter was invented by Millikan in the 1940s to monitor the concentration of oxygen in arterial blood, an important indicator of the severity of COVID-19. Yonker now explains how ...
Ultrasound technology has transformed the medical field with its non-invasive and highly accurate imaging capabilities. As one of the most widely used diagnostic tools in modern healthcare, it offe...
HR on a patient monitor means heart rate, the rate at which the heart beats per minute, HR value is too low, generally refers to the measurement value below 60 bpm. Patient monitors can also measur...
There are six common medical thermometers, three of which are infrared thermometers, which are also the most commonly used methods of measuring body temperature in medicine.
1. Electronic thermomet...
In today’s hospital environment, patient safety is a top priority, especially in general wards and long-term care units where elderly and high-risk patients are treated. One of the most import...
