Blood Technologies

Submitted By jessgutknecht
Words: 542
Pages: 3
Open Document
BLOOD TECHNOLOGIES

There are two main technologies, which are used to measure the level of gas within the blood. These technologies are Pulse Oximetry and Arterial Blood Gas analysis. Both these technologies allow doctors to examine and determine gas levels within the blood, in order to ensure safety of a patient when treating them.

Pulse Oximetry:
Pulse Oximetry is commonly used in hospitals to measure and monitor oxygen levels, and carbon dioxide levels in blood of patients. They are most commonly used to monitor a patient’s blood during a surgery, whilst they are under anaesthesia. Pulse Oximetry is also used on patients who: * Have breathing disorders (asthma) * Have reactions to certain medications * Are recently out of surgery * Are on a ventilator * Are undergoing sleep tests (sleep talking, sleep walking etc.)
Pulse Oximetry is non-invasive and thus considered an accurate and more comfortable way to analysis oxygen and carbon dioxide saturation & levels within a patient’s blood. This analysis indicates breathing & circulation within a patient is normal.
A Pulse Oximeter is attached to the patient’s finger, and emits a red light signal. This signal measures the amount of light absorbed through finger tissue and into the blood, which gives indications of oxygen saturation, depending on the blood colour. Pulse Oximeter readings are given as a percentage, for example 94%, which is a normal healthy reading (the percentage being the amount of oxygen saturation).

Arterial Blood Gas analysis:
Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) analysis is much less common, and is only really used if abnormal readings are found through the use of a Pulse Oximeter, or severe breathing abnormalities displayed by a patient.
Arterial Blood Gas analysis is much more invasive, as a sample of blood is taken from an artery (usually from the arm). This form of blood analysis monitors the rate of diffusion of oxygen & carbon dioxide through an artificial membrane and results are monitored. Oxygen diffusing through an artificial membrane creates an electrical current, and diffusion of carbon dioxide changes the pH of the blood. Arterial Blood Gas analysis gives more information and detail on the blood, however is much more invasive and therefore is
Show More

Related Documents: Blood Technologies

Doppler Ultrasound Research Paper

These days, technology is crucial to the medical field. Ultrasounds are one specific use of technology. An ultrasound creates images of something in the body using sound waves you wouldn’t be able to see with x-rays or other ways of medical imaging. Ultrasounds are completely dependant on technology, so without it, ultrasounds would not exist. Ultrasounds, also known as sonography, use ultrasound gel that is applied to the skin and sound waves are transferred from the probe, through the gel and…

Words 986 - Pages 4

Advansed Technology Essay

ESSAY 2 Advanced Technology & Health Advanced medical technology has changed the way we confront complicated health issues, equivalent to diabetes. Due to an increase of health issues technology is advancing to handle various illness and conditions. This helps prevents and manages further health risks. Diabetes is on the increase in Australia due to overweight. Diabetes has reached a silent pandemic state in Australia; one of the advancement recently is Gastric- band plan to fight diabetes…

Words 1159 - Pages 5

Does Genetic Technology Affects Society

Chance Graham How Genetics Technology Affect Society Genetics technology can prove who the father is on the, “Maury,” show. Genetic technologies affect society in many positive aspects, but it also raises some questionable acts that cause people to question their morals. Most of these generally affect the world in a positive aspect. Genetic technologies affect the world in many ways including, solving crimes, resolving questions concerning relation in families, and stem cell research being done…

Words 1455 - Pages 6

Great War Effects

The soldiers would “not be home by Christmas”, rather millions would never return. Despite the horror evoked by war, the outcomes of the First World War is present in our world today. The Great War prompted the emergence of the a modern era in technology and medicine. Among the deaths of over ten million soldiers was the death of traditional European warfare. No longer would war be dictated by the rifle; rather new technological advances such as tanks, airplanes,…

Words 1463 - Pages 6

Lung Cancer Research Paper

Adenocarcinoma Lung Cancer The specific cells that are affected and the cellular processes affected (immune cells, red blood cells, white blood cells, specific organ cells, etc…) Lung adenocarcinoma is a type of non-small cell lung cancer, the most widely recognized sort of lung cancer. Non-small cell lung cancer counts for 80 percent of lung malignancies, and of these, around 50 percent are adenocarcinomas. Lung cancer is when the cell’s DNA is infected and when they are multiplied, they spread…

Words 1025 - Pages 5

Is Life Extension Technology Acceptable To Postpone One's Life?

Life Extension Technology: Is It Acceptable To Postpone One’s Life? When one’s life nears its end, it may feel necessary to prolong the time spent here on earth. The intent may be to spend extra time with family and friends before death, or someone of the younger generation may wish to extend their life to simply have a chance to live it. When close to death, being given the opportunity to live longer and accepting what is offered seems to be a reasonable choice, but is it moral or ethical? In the…

Words 1405 - Pages 6

Rspberry Pi Case Study

pi for Patient Monitoring system Rahul Gawade1, Anup Chimkar2, Komal Jagtap3 ,Umesh Jadhav 1,2,3,4,Department of computer engg,Sinhgad Institute of technology,lonavala-410101 1,2,3,4Prof Sachin N.wandre , Dept. of Computer Engineering,Sinhgad Institute of technology, Maharashtra, India ---------------------------------------------------------------------***--------------------------------------------------------------------- Abstract - It is very important…

Words 1870 - Pages 8

Essay on effect of technology in WWII

How did technology impact the course and outcome of WWII? Throughout wars, technology and science advances. As technology advances, it impacts how countries and people fight in wars. WWII was no exception. In wars who ever has the latest technology and science was most likely to succeed. New medicines, communication devices, and weapons helped the countries fight better. These advancements impacted the course and outcome of countries in WWII. Some technologies had a positive effect on some and…

Words 617 - Pages 3

Year 10 Biotechnology Research Scaffold

describing its use. Humulin, regularly known as human insulin, is a type of insulin that helps individuals with diabetes control their glucose (blood sugar) levels. Patients with diabetes have either type 1 or type 2 diabetes, which is characterised by insufficient insulin production or wasteful use of the insulin that's created by the body. They can control their blood sugar levels by injecting humulin, which serves the same purpose as normally produced insulin. 8. Explain, using cause and effect language…

Words 1561 - Pages 7

The Impact of Emerging Technology on Nursing Care Essay

current advances in technology. Technology is changing the world at warp speed and nowhere is this more evident than in healthcare settings. This article identifies seven emerging technologies that will change the practice of nursing; three skill sets nurses will need to develop to acquire, use, and integrate these emerging technologies; and four challenges nurse leaders will face in integrating this new technology. Keywords: Change, future, technology, genetics, genomics…

Words 1403 - Pages 6