Can this be used as a DIY sleep study? e.g. record O levels during a night's sleep?
1835611
You can. However, it's kind of uncomfortable to wear it for the whole night because of the pressure from the clip action into your finger. It could also get knocked off during sleep movement. For DYI sleep study, you should try to use the one that has the external soft finger tip sensor that is designed for sleep study.
1835612
Yes...it records all night....but you might want to use some tape to keep it on your finger....Other then that ..its real good.....
1835613
It records O2 levels and pulse rate, and the data can be displayed on a computer monitor using the included proprietary software. The version of the saftware that came with my pulse oximeter did not allow one to export the data into comma delimited format or any other nonproprietary data format.
1835614
It is a piece of shi... is not recognized by the USB and does not work with the software! :(
1835615
Yes, this is the unit that our doctor recommended. We wanted to see if it was possible for my husband to be suffering from sleep apnea. His oxygen levels werer fine. We monitored his sleep for 7 nights and were able to print out his results for our doctor to review. As a matter of fact, our doctor bought the unit from us when we were done so that he could let other patients check it out from his practice, sort of like a library, to research their sleep issues.
1835616
No...it records but for only an hour...un less hooked up to a computer.....its still great
1835617
It will record O2 levels overnight and comes with software to report the recorded info and print etc. It only checks O2 and pulse so it is not a DIY sleep study in that it does not record apneas etc. I put a small rubber band around it during sleep to prevent it from being knocked off during the night.
1835618
yes- it records you oxygen and pulse through the night. then you upload it to a program on your computer in the morning for a recorded file and print out. It does record all night until turned off.
1835619
yes, if you look at the oxygen level it stop recording while you looking. you can put it in a spreadsheet if you want
1835620
Yes. It can be quite helpful info especially in conjunction with some medical knowledge on the interpretation.
1001004
No, I don't think it tracks your sleep, as a matter of fact, pick something else. It is confusing to use and not very user friendly.
1633497
It won't track it like a sleep study, but it will tell you when you were restless and how many times you woke up during the night. It actually is pretty useful.
1770880
I use it every Friday night to measure the sound levels of our bands. I use it maybe 6 or 7 times a night just once a week. It works fine for what I need it for...Have had it about 5 months, so have maybe turned it off an on 100 times total, but I don't leave it on. I just take a reading and then turn it off...Hope this helps...
1506909
Yes you can. I have done it. However, the audio isn't amazing, but for monitoring purposes, it works fine (no loud background noise). However, you will always have to have the video on at all times as well, no way to turn it off. If your device turns off, so will the monitoring. If you use it for any serious length of time (over night baby monitoring) your phone or tablet may heat up much more than is wanted.
104920
I was an Indiegogo backer of Beddit and as of now I would recommend you save your money. I paid $100 for something that tells me when I went to bed and when I woke up? Really? So far that's all the information I get. Well, I do get an average heartrate during the entire night. Not sure how I would use that information. Unless it registered zero, then I might take some action. Beddit has a LOT of work to do on this.
1644586
I don't think it's a good idea to use it as a home security device. I have put it on the dashboard. It is really good during the daytime, but it is hardly seen on the screen at night. The quality of the recording at night is terrible.
1766074
I try and use it, though it requires some more discipline from the person wearing the band than the step/sleep tracker. The barcode scanner works great IF nutrition info is available. I've found packaged items like wraps and salads from grocery stores don't always have the information. It's tough to always match food from a restaurant to what's in the existing library. It is a good feature, but keeping up with it requires you to do a little more work.
2266452
Not technically, but if you aren't a total bone head you should be fine. I use one in my rig and it works great. Get an o2 meter and a carbon monoxide alarm, don't run it when no one is home, and I don't run mine while I sleep.
1698610
It can record at night. While recording the display shuts off. Connect to computer later to download results
1374774
While I can't answer that directly, I would think you could, I do use it nightly in my CPAP.
1643381
It tracks an "estimated" amount I think based on your height/ weight, and adds to this number based on your steps. So, yes, it records calories burned even while you sleep.
57207
Hi Dennis, I haven't tried this myself, but I would guess that this device would struggle to accurately record equations: it will probably mistake Greek characters/mathematical characters for more common letters, although you may be able to select mathematical formula as the OCR language.
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!
242264
I don't think so. There is only one button and you set it to measure your heart rate. I only use mine indoors.....You might be wondering if you can see it at night....I would check with Polar to see if they have models that light up.
48702
I only use the device for exercise monitoring, now that you asked about sleep monitoring, Il give that a try.
1403877
Yes! It gives multiple reports ...any of which would be helpful in understanding O2 levels and pulse rates in relation to those levels. While these are not official findings...my Dr found these reports useful in determining that there was a problem that needed additional official testing. My Dr was impressed by the reports. Hope this helps. I found this oximeter to be a good investment!