The blood oxygen sensor featured in Apple Watch Series 6 and 7 is “not intended for medical use,” Apple says. That seems odd, considering that low blood oxygen is a serious medical condition. If the ...

Apple Watch excels in bringing health-intensive features to every user. One of the most notable capabilities that it can do is to measure your blood oxygen levels through its SpO2 sensor. Did you know ...

When it comes to metering in the fire service, there’s a culture of “I’m no hazmat technician. Meters are for hazmat geeks.” However, competency in basic metering is a skill that first responders must ...

Survey: Pulse Oximetry Sensor Oxygen Reading Troubles Plague 53% Anesthesiologists A recent survey by the International Anesthesia Research Society found frequent problems with pulse oximetry sensors, ...

Apple may soon add to the health-tracking features in Apple Watch with the ability to detect users’ blood oxygen levels and notify users when these are at a dangerously low level. 9to5Mac discovered ...

Scientists have long known that pulse oximeters are less accurate when used for people with dark skin tones – and now, a new report offers some insight into just how much more inaccurate these ...

A new sensor could soon allow hospital patients' blood oxygen levels to be checked via their breath. The technology is claimed to be more reliable and less painful than existing traditional methods.

Medically reviewed by Steffini Stalos, DO Key Takeaways If your oxygen saturation level drops below 92%, seek medical help right away. A dangerously low oxygen level can make you feel short of breath ...