The Lung Health Clinic-Respiratory & Sleep Care with Balqees.

31/12/2025

Pulse Oximetry

Pulse oximetry is a non-invasive method used to measure the oxygen saturation (SpO₂) of arterial blood and pulse rate.

📌What it measures
• SpO₂ (%) – percentage of hemoglobin saturated with oxygen
• Pulse rate (beats/min)

📌Normal values
• SpO₂: 95–100%
• Mild hypoxemia: 90–94%
• Moderate–severe hypoxemia: < 90%

📌How it works
• Uses red and infrared light
• Oxygenated and deoxygenated hemoglobin absorb light differently
• A sensor is placed on:
• Fingertip
• Toe
• Earlobe
• Forehead

📌Indications
• Respiratory diseases (asthma, pneumonia, COPD)
• Cardiac conditions
• During anesthesia and surgery
• ICU and emergency monitoring
• COVID-19 and other hypoxic conditions
• Monitoring oxygen therapy effectiveness

👇Advantages
• Painless and quick
• Continuous monitoring
• No blood sample needed

📌Limitations / Causes of false readings
• Poor peripheral perfusion (shock, hypothermia)
• Motion artifact
• Nail polish or artificial nails
• Severe anemia
• Carbon monoxide poisoning
• Bright ambient light

📌Nursing considerations
• Ensure proper sensor placement
• Remove nail polish if possible
• Compare with clinical condition
• Do not rely solely on SpO₂—assess RR, ABGs, and patient symptoms

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15/12/2025

15/12/2025

Did you know your lungs work even while you sleep? 🌬️

Healthy lungs support:
• Good sleep
• Energy levels
• Brain function
• Emotional calm

When breathing is affected, sleep quality also suffers.

This page will help you understand how lung health and sleep are closely connected — and what you can do at home to support both.

15/12/2025

Welcome to The Lung Health Clinic – Respiratory & Sleep Care with Balqees 🌬️💙

Hello and welcome.
My name is Balqees Adegoke, and I am a Clinical Physiologist (Respiratory & Sleep Specialist).

I created this page to provide simple, reliable, and professional education on:
• Lung health
• Breathing difficulties
• Sleep and breathing disorders
• Managing breathlessness at home
• Respiratory care based on clinical experience

Many people only think about their lungs or sleep when something goes wrong.
My goal is to help you understand, protect, and care for your breathing early — in a way that is clear, calm, and practical.

This page is for:
✔ Anyone with breathing or sleep concerns
✔ Caregivers and families
✔ People who want to prevent respiratory problems
✔ Those who want trustworthy health education

Thank you for being here.
Follow the page, share with others, and let’s take care of your breathing — one breath at a time 🌬️

— Balqees Adegoke
Clinical Physiologist.