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How to Use Plaster Strips
15 August 2022

How to Use Plaster Strips

Learn how to use plaster strips for the ultimate custom wound dressing.

Disinfectant Spray FAQs: Answered
15 August 2022

Disinfectant Spray FAQs: Answered

What does disinfectant spray do? When can you use it? Does it kill unwanted critters in the home? We answer your most frequently asked disinfection questions in this handy guide.

Disinfectant Spray vs Antibacterial Spray: What's the Difference?
15 August 2022

Disinfectant Spray vs Antibacterial Spray: What's the Difference?

Are antibacterial sprays the same as disinfectant sprays? They have some similarities but essentially do different things. Read all about it as we compare these essential cleaning products and their benefits.

What is Disinfectant Spray?
15 August 2022

What is Disinfectant Spray?

What does disinfection mean? And what is disinfectant spray? How does it work? We cover everything you need to know to ensure maximum infection control and cleanliness.

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What is a Pulse Oximeter?
12 August 2022

What is a Pulse Oximeter?

This year, researchers at the University of Washington at Seattle found that of hospitalised patients with Covid-19, those with low blood oxygen saturations were 1.8 to 4.0 times more likely to die in hospital. This led many people to purchase pulse oximeters for use at home to check their blood oxygen saturation. 

A pulse oximeter is a non-invasive device that can be used to measure the saturation of oxygen in the blood. They are easy to use and can be used by anyone, even people who aren’t medically trained.

In this article, we’ll cover how a pulse oximeter works and what they are used for.

How to Use a Pulse Oximeter
12 August 2022

How to Use a Pulse Oximeter

Some people are more at risk of their blood oxygen saturation decreasing if they find it difficult to intake enough oxygen through breathing. Using a pulse oximeter helps you or your carer keep an eye on your bloody oxygen saturation.

Using a pulse oximeter is easy and anyone can do it. In this article, we’ll cover how to use a pulse oximeter, how to keep a pulse oximeter readings chart, and when you should seek medical advice.

The Digital Pulse Oximeter: Uses
12 August 2022

The Digital Pulse Oximeter: Uses

Digital pulse oximeters are used in a wide range of healthcare settings to monitor blood oxygen (SpO2) levels for even the slightest of changes that could indicate a warning sign that the patient needs medical attention.

In this article, we’ll cover some of the most common uses of a pulse oximeter.

Nonin Pulse Oximeter: Troubleshooting Problems with Your Nonin 2500 PalmSAT
12 August 2022

Nonin Pulse Oximeter: Troubleshooting Problems with Your Nonin 2500 PalmSAT

If your Nonin 2500 PalmSAT Pulse Oximeter doesn’t seem to be working properly you can’t be sure it is taking accurate readings. This could result in dangerously low blood oxygen saturation going undetected and wasted time when you should be seeking medical attention. 

Before calling customer service to have your device repaired, check if the problem can be resolved using this chart.

Pet First Aid: A Guide to The Most Common Emergencies
12 August 2022

Pet First Aid: A Guide to The Most Common Emergencies

Your pet might be counting on you for life-saving help if it gets injured. Each second counts when you’re faced with a pet emergency before you can get to a vet. 

Use this guide to administer first aid for the most common pet emergencies.