Can a smart watch replace an oximeter
Recently, due to the various online shopping platforms can not be grabbed oximeter spot, also appeared a number of consumers began to consider purchasing a smart watch / bracelet with oximetry monitoring function.
Can smartwatches replace oximeters?
Some store staff said that a few customers recently came to consult the function of the watch to measure blood oxygen, but therefore not a lot to buy the watch. Some of the store staff also said that the function of the sports watch to measure blood oxygen is usually used without any problem, but compared with the oximeter such a professional medical equipment must be a gap.
A brand said that the function of smart wearable devices and data accuracy, can already be used as daily life health monitoring at the same time also be able to become an important device for medical support data, such as continuous monitoring of heart rate, observation of heart rate variability, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, skin temperature, and even blood pressure monitoring, have gained a great deal of utility applications.
A staff member said that the "blood oxygen" function in the watch is not recommended for medical use. "Before we buy watches focus on sports more, now the direction of a little change, recently there are people to consult the watch blood oxygen measurement function, but we did not dare to let customers buy, after all, it is just a watch, it can have the function of health monitoring, but for reference only, can not be used as a medical use."
A staff member said that the watch "blood oxygen" function is not recommended as a medical use.
A franchise staff said, usually daily monitoring use should be no big problem, but if you emphasize the accuracy can not be compared with professional equipment. Another official customer service said that the oxygen sensor function is only used for daily monitoring of the value of the actual test or doctor or professional medical equipment.
The reporter inquired about the official website of a certain family found that the official website on how to use the watch "blood oxygen" App has a relevant tip: "blood oxygen" App measurement data does not apply to any medical purposes (including self-diagnosis or consulting doctors), and can only be used for general fitness and health The device can only be used for general fitness and health purposes.
Blood oxygen saturation is one of the health indicators of the human body, and it reflects whether our organs are in a state of low oxygen. For example, lack of oxygen in the brain can lead to confusion; lack of oxygen in the heart can lead to angina; lack of oxygen in the liver can lead to a decline in metabolic function ...... However, for the measurement of blood oxygen saturation, the accuracy of smart wearable device products is yet to be confirmed, compared to the value detected by the home blood oxygen detector to be more accurate.
In general, normal people in the state of not inhaling oxygen, blood oxygen saturation will be in the 98 to 100%; if less than 95% need to pay attention; less than 90% is recommended to seek medical attention. He also reminded that not all people infected with the new crown is necessary to hospitals, if there is a fever and other symptoms and only lasted 1 to 2 days, and oxygen saturation is maintained at a normal level, it is recommended that there is no need to go to the hospital, so as not to cause a squeeze on medical resources.