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Why You Should Ask Your Doctor About Overnight Oximetry Testing

Why You Should Ask Your Doctor About Overnight Oximetry Testing

  • Posted On 2025/09/29
  • Written By Amber

Many patients experiencing sleep-related symptoms don't realize that overnight oximetry testing could provide crucial answers to their health concerns. If you're struggling with unexplained fatigue, sleep disruption, or breathing issues during sleep, requesting overnight oximetry evaluation from your physician could be the first step toward better health and improved quality of life.

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What are the different types of oximetry devices?

What are the different types of oximetry devices?

  • Posted On 2025/09/01
  • Written By Amber

When it comes to overnight oximetry testing, choosing the right device can significantly impact the accuracy and comfort of your home sleep study. Healthcare providers today have access to various pulse oximetry devices designed specifically for sleep oxygen monitoring, each offering unique features and capabilities for detecting sleep-disordered breathing.

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Overnight Oximetry Basics

Overnight Oximetry Basics

  • Posted On 2025/08/25
  • Written By Amber

Overnight oximetry monitoring offers several advantages over traditional sleep studies. First, you can perform the test in your familiar sleep environment, potentially providing more accurate results than sleeping in an unfamiliar laboratory setting. The test is also significantly more affordable and accessible, with shorter wait times for scheduling.

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Understanding the Correct Placement of Probes in Pulse Oximetry Testing

  • Posted On 2019/01/07
  • Written By Amanda
Probes are the clip-shape attachments that come with the pulse oximeter device. These probes read inside the tissue and detect the blood oxygen level. Probes are of three types. There are finger probes which are attached to the finger. Then there are ear probes for the ears (and cheek) and then there are pediatric probes for small babies.
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Advantages of Pulse Oximetry Testing

  • Posted On 2018/08/13
  • Written By fastoximetrycom
Unlike many other testing methods that require the use of needles, IVs and surgery, overnight pulse oximetry testing requires none of that. Because of this, it is one testing process that can be repeated as many times as you need. People who have a fear of needles should not worry about any of that as well.
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From the Experts- What to Consider When You Are Buying Your Own Finger Pulse Oximeter

  • Posted On 2018/08/13
  • Written By fastoximetrycom
Keeping track of your health can add up in no time.  A cost effective device is just as important as any other feature that you look for.  Remember what you pay for is what you get
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Benefits of Overnight Home Oximetry

  • Posted On 2018/06/25
  • Written By fastoximetrycom
The physicians in our practice counted on me to use oximetry readings as a springboard from which to speak to patients about their night time status. It is a fantastic teaching tool.
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Home Based Overnight Oximetry Tests

  • Posted On 2018/06/25
  • Written By fastoximetrycom
Overnight oximetry or Pulse Oximetry is a simple test done in order to observe the level of oxygen saturation in arterial blood. It can easily be done at home through an Independent Diagnostic Testing Facility (IDTF) oximetry company.
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