FAQ

Q: What is a pulse oximeter?

A: A pulse oximeter is a device that utilizes light absorption to measure a person's blood oxygen level and heart rate. This information can be used to detect when a person might be suffering from sleep apnea.


Q:What is blood oxygen level?

A: Blood oxygen level [SpO2] is the percent of oxygen-saturated hemoglobin in a person's blood. A healthy SpO2 level is considered to be 95% and above. If a person's blood oxygen level stays below 92% for an extended period of time (more than a few minutes) then their health can be put at risk and they may suffer from symptoms such as lung and heart problems and in extreme cases, death.

Q: What is respiration rate?

A: Respiration rate is the number of times you breathe per minute. A normal respiration rate is considered to be between 12-18 breaths per minute for the average adult. For more information on respiration rate please visit https://blog.spire.io/2017/11/05/normal-respiration-rate/

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