Pulse oximeters are valuable for people who have conditions that influence oxygen saturation. For instance, a rest master may prescribe a pulse oximeter to screen the evening oxygen saturation level of somebody with suspected rest apnea or serious wheezing.

Pulse oximetry can likewise give input about the adequacy of breathing mediations, for example, oxygen treatment and ventilators.

A few specialists use pulse oximetry to survey the wellbeing of physical action in people with cardiovascular or respiratory issues or may suggest that an individual wears a pulse oximeter while working out. A specialist may likewise utilize pulse oximetry as a component of a pressure test.

A few emergency clinics additionally use pulse oximeters for especially powerless patients. For example, newborn children in neonatal concentrated consideration units may wear pulse oximeters, which can alarm staff of a drop in oxygen saturation.