How a small device called a pulse oximeter measures blood oxygen levels

A pulse oximeter is a device that clips on your finger, toe, or earlobe to measure blood oxygen saturation. Here's how it ...

-Smoking tied to COVID-19 risk; oxygen meter may help home patients

The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus.

What is a ventilator? How the breathing machine can save lives

Ventilators can assist with lung function for those with severe respiratory infections, and it's often necessary in the ICU.
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What to know about immigration operations and National Guard deployments to Chicago

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The Yang-Tobin Index: A Key Predictor for Successful Extubation in Critical Care

Why the Yang-Tobin Index Matters Determining the right time to extubate a critically ill patient remains one of the most ...