How accurate for SPO2 is this oximeter?
187095
I made it a point to take the oximeter to the doctor's appointment to compare the readings to the one they use, that probably cost hundreds, and they were identical. I would recommend this oximeter to anyone. I have one on my nightstand AND another on the table next to my TV watching chair.
187096
I'm a cancer patient and also I have a serius Mitral Valve damage for many years,the iximeter is a very important tool to know my readings ,pulse rate,oxigen etc. I check my with the one my oncologist use at his office and show 100% accurated. Now 10 days ago my heart bits start again up and down to fast,so I decired to buy a new blood pressure equipment a lot more accurated so I take my blood pressure on my left arm and use my oximeter on my right hand (never use both on the same arm),and was exactly on both the oximeter and on the blood pressure reading. The most I like is when the numbers are in a level not right the oximeter star beeping higher and higher so alert you to paid attention and report to your doctor ASAP. A very good friend ask me the same and I told him please try he have the same problem but not related with a Mitral valve problem,I was in a 6 weeks period at 3 diferent hospital by rescue in a life treathning,and my cardiologist told me he feel more confortable because I have this very professional oximeter. But the most important check with your cardiologist and his/her decision will be the best for you. I'm very happen and after I have it I can control my heart bit and keep my doctor aware minute by minute. Hopefully my answer help you. Good luck! God Bless you and your family. Ramon,Hialeah,Fl.
187097
I don't have one to compare it with, but I can tell when I'm shallow breathing & this oximeter pin points it.
187098
I assume that it is very accurate. When my wife or I visit the doctors and they use their professional equipment, it never varies from our readings at home.
187099
i don't have anything to reference to but it is fairly sensitive, the numbers change quite a bit.
2257259
Ours is pretty accurate with the readings our physician gets. Make sure you follow all the suggested directions.
1413258
The pleth is an extremely important graph to see. It tells you how good the pulsatile signal is. If the quality of the pulsatile signal is poor, then the calculation of the oxygen saturation may be wrong.
1949176
As long as it reads 300 to 400 outside it gives me confidence that it is fairly accurate. And it Alway has stayed in that margin outside. In a dark room you can see the infa red pulse every few seconds and seam to adjust corispodingly. Hope that helps.
1452993
Mine seems to be accurate. I've checked it against our indoor thermometer in a different room.
1209929
Yes, I just read the manual and it states that it would generate an alarm if SpO2 goes below 90% an PR upper limit 120bpm and lower limit 50bpm. the buzzer will beep and flash on the screen. The values are preset. We haven't had abnormal measurements yet, thanks god, so I had to read the manual :)
320139
According to the manual for the oximeter, the operational range of the unit is 5-40 deg C or 41-104 deg F. Hope this helps.
1718300
I am sorry that I can't answer your question. I purchased this oximeter for, and sent it to my daughter. I have no experience with it.
765825
You can't. I've had three (returned 2 due to this issue) and I ended up manually taking into account SpO2 readings are 1-4% low after talking to an otherwise very helpful tech rep. Manual says +/-2%, but all 3 were off 50% of the time with more than 2% on the low side, but never the high side. Pulse readings on all three were OK, though. Btw, in spite this shortcoming, I do like the product as I can use its alarm feature to wake me up when my heart rate or O2 drops too low.
2203073
I don't see how. My only medical experience was a military bed pan commando 40 years ago, but this just shows a couple flashing lights to show pulse and oxygen levels. I got it to detect when a relative O-2 levels were below 90. If they are consistently that low doctor recommended using a oxygen concentrator or a tank and/or maybe increasing the flow rate. ....sorry!
2007240
No, you oxygen should read 95 or higher. You might want to check it against a reading at your doctors.
130761
Dear Sir: My wife has a minor COPD which does not need critical measurements, therefore this monitor is sufficient for her. If you have a critical need for more accuracy, a much more accurate measurement device should be procured. So, I would do a little research & procure a higher quality device. I wish you luck. I know how restrictive the lack of oxygen is and hope you find a more critical device for your critical needs.
791121
Yes Look for a sharp drop in Spo2 level with a corresponding rise in pulse rate to signify sleep apnea,
523081
Yes, & I ck'd the accuracy by taking it to my dr's office & putting his oximeter on one hand mine on the other; both pulse & concentration were identical.
1162014
According to the data sheet found at http://www.kidde.com/Documents/900-0121%20sheet.pdf it does meet that spec:"The unit's CO sensor shall be of a fuel cell design and shall meet the sensitivity requirementsof Underwriters Laboratories UL2034 Single and Multiple Station Carbon MonoxideAlarms. The unit shall provide accuracy of +/-20% + 15 parts per million (ppm) when readingCO concentration levels."I don't know what else (if anything) that standard requires.Hope that helps.
684917
No, this type of oximeter is for spot checking or very brief monitoring. It does not record or note highest/ lowest readings which I assume would be what you are looking for in a multi-hour overnight model. You might check with a local home-respiratory equipment rental company to see what they recommend. Good luck.
645037
This oximeter will measure the amount of oxygen in the peripheral circulation, not specifically what goes to the brain. Very easy to use.