An oxygen saturation clip (OSC) is a medical device used to measure oxygen saturation. It is usually a small sensor that can be clipped onto a finger or toe and is able to measure changes in oxygen levels in the blood through infrared spectroscopy.
When the body's respiratory system is functioning properly, oxygen enters the bloodstream from the lungs, and oxygen molecules in the bloodstream are transported to various tissues and organs in the body. This process is called oxygen transport. When oxygen transport is weakened, oxygen saturation decreases, indicating that the body's need for oxygen increases.
Oxygen saturation clips allow for regular monitoring of oxygen saturation to help physicians assess a patient's respiratory function and take timely action, such as the use of a ventilator. Oxygen saturation (O2 saturation) is the percentage of blood that contains oxygen molecules (O2). Oxygen saturation reflects the body's demand for and supply of oxygen, and is an important indicator of the function of the human respiratory system.
An oxygen saturation clip is a medical device used to measure oxygen saturation. It is usually a small sensor that can be clipped onto a finger or toe and is able to measure changes in oxygen levels in the blood through infrared spectroscopy.
When the body's respiratory system is functioning properly, oxygen enters the bloodstream from the lungs, and oxygen molecules in the bloodstream are transported to various tissues and organs in the body. This process is called oxygen transport. When oxygen transport is weakened, oxygen saturation decreases, indicating that the body's need for oxygen increases.
Oxygen saturation clips allow for regular monitoring of oxygen saturation to help physicians assess a patient's respiratory function and take timely action, such as the use of a ventilator.