Published 12:37 IST, April 15th 2020
What is Pulse Oximeter app for iPhone and how does it measure your heart rate?
Pulse Oximeter app is available only on the App Store for iPhone and iPad users. Continue reading to learn what is Pulse Oximeter app for and how it works.
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Pulse Oximeter is an iPhone app from digiDoc which measures both heart rate and oxygen saturation with help of phone’s camera to detect user’s pulse and oxygen levels from ir fingertip. It does so by combining heart rate with blood oxygen saturation. app comes integrated with Apple Health and does t require some external equipment or device to perform its function. You simply need to have an iPhone.
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How does Oximeter app work?
Similar to or heart rate applications, Pulse Oximeter requires a user to place a finger on phone camera lens and wait for a couple of few seconds as app takes measurements. app also involves an additional calibration process at start which switches LED flash on phone to adjust Pulse Oximeter before a user places ir finger on device.
Once a user has placed ir finger on camera lens, it takes m through calibration and measurement following a bunch of on-screen prompts to make it easier to use. After a minute or so, app tifies user that monitoring has been completed before displaying heart rate and SpO2 measurement.
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Who can use Pulse Oximeter app?
Pulse Oximeter app is t intended for any kind of medical use. It is only meant to be used by sports professionals or anyone who is interested in checking ir blood oxygenation level (SpO2) and heart rate. One can use app in a wide range of settings, such as running, hiking, between workouts, and a number of or activities.
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Oximeter app download
Pulse Oximeter app is currently available only on App Store for iPhone and iPad users. To download app, you need to launch App Store on your device and search for “Pulse Oximeter - Heart Rate and Oxygen Monitor App” or visit link here to download it for free.
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Im credits: digiDoc Pulse Oximeter | App Store
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12:37 IST, April 15th 2020