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Pulse rate
My father two days ago measured his pulse by oximeter and it showed 120bpm. But yesterday and today when we're measuring his pulse rate without using oximeter and for 60 sec it's showing 80bpm. Why is this happening?
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Finger tip pulse oximeter may not be correct always.. conventional method is the best till date..in case of any doubt better go for an ECG
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Change the finger for pulse oxymeter and also take the reading of any other person.
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