Many people are not aware of arteriosclerosis, despite the serious consequences it can have, including heart attacks or cerebral infarctions. As people age, understanding and awareness of arteriosclerosis becomes increasingly crucial. What is arteriosclerosis? Arteriosclerosis, also known as atherosclerosis, is a disease that narrows the arteries and can lead to […]
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When we look at a saturation meter, we quickly think of oxygen saturation (SpO2 %). It shows the saturation of the oxygen in the blood. However, the blood flow (perfusion) is also important. We see the PI value on more and more saturation meters. Especially with the professional saturation meters. But what is perfusion? The […]
What is Hemoglobin? Hemoglobin is abbreviated as 'Hb' and is a protein in the blood. It ensures that oxygen is transported from the lungs to the rest of the body. It then takes the waste carbon dioxide back to the lungs. There it is exhaled again. Hemoglobin is found in the red blood cells. […]
Saturation, also called oxygen saturation, is the oxygen content expressed as a percentage (SpO2 %) that has bound itself to the hemoglobin in the blood. In medical terms, it means the saturation of the percentage of oxygen molecules (O2) and carbon dioxide (CO2) bound to the protein hemoglobin in the red blood cells. Popularly say […]