A pulse oximeter measures how much oxygen is in your blood. The device gives you two readings. (Photo Credit: Moment/Getty Images) Pulse oximetry is the name of the test using the pulse ox.

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Certain arm positions during blood pressure checks may lead to inaccurate readings, a new study finds. Researchers discovered two positions, in particular, that may affect your numbers.

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