why is this pulso oximeter not intended for medical use? which one would be?
1318137
No one is intended for medical use... but i have this, and i use in my practice... i think its just for security, i mean you cant use this for permanent control, but if its just for do an aproximation its works
1318138
Medical devices undergo great scrutiny, different classifications and therefore are noticably more expensive. I do know many in the health care field using this device for reasonable information. Check with the tort laws and your favorite attourney.
1318139
My husband is in severe heart failure. He uses this device daily, as recommended by his cardiologist. If he had a low reading, he would then know to call "Dr Heart". It's a safeguard to let a patient know to seek further guidance from his doctor.
1318140
I honestly don't know. As for me, I really didn't get this for use as an oximeter. I have frequent irregular heartbeat so I wanted it for the graphic monitoring of pulserate, and for that purpose it works beautifully.
1098109
No. It is for reading oxygen saturation and pulse rate, not for Blood pressure. Sorry. But you can get a Blood Pressure Monitor on Amazon.com anytime very fast.
358989
The answer is No.. The oximeter should be unmoved when you measure your pulse. Also you should push the buttom to work it. It is impossible without having to stop.
1065392
Also, read the other answers: this device DOES NOT offer continuous heart rate monitoring. I think the description is a little misleading about that. For me a deal breaker.
344597
I work as a Registered Respiratory Therapist this device is a part of my everyday quick check for patient monitoring and assessment. To answer your question, no there is no button. When the device is placed on any finger or thumb it will automatically come on. The infrared located within the device picks up the pulse circulated through the blood and read an approximation of the individual actual oxygen saturation and heart rate. These reading can be + or - 2-5 off the normal ranges. These ranges depend on the individual disease process. For a more accurate result a arterial blood gas needs to be performed.
147018
I really don't pay much attention to that. I watch the heart rate and I don't always get accurate readings with it so I'm not real impressed with it sorry I couldn't be more help
2279847
It has to be specifically a medical regulater. I believe you can buy it from Amazon as well. Search for, "Medical Emergency O2 Regulators"
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.
1955641
You need to remove the device from the band and run the heart test with your finger. While doing this it also checks your oxygen levels.
1492939
It just increases the amount of oxygen you get by about twenty percent. If you need oxygen for medical reasons then i don't think this machine is for you.
2018521
I see a bluish green waveform below the numbers when measuring my dad's oxygen level. My understanding is that it measures the change in the volume of arterial blood with each pulse beat. You may want to visit their website at www.maxtec.com to learn more. Hope this helps.
1014524
I have a natural and love it. Don't know anything about Oxbridge. I would guess if it is more expensive , its timer/console may track pulse rate or do more thatn my console does.
2125456
Yes but the way it's built it's not meant for that multiple patient use. I use it only to confirm initial reading pre op patients using hospital grade pulse ox ( sort of transferring patients room to or). Nonin would be a better option. Lastly you use this on transporting as an emt there's a big chance you'll lose it in a chaotic situation
1710404
This is really an adult pulse Ox meter. I have used it on my 22 month old old grandson and it will work if you get it lined up just right. The sensor and the light source are fairly deep set. I have found the meter to be accurate and useful for my own use. I have compared it to my Doctor's meter often and it is always right on. I would not recommend it for regular use on a baby.
2079238
My mother and husband were on concentrators for extra oxygen when breathing. The pulse oximeter gave accurate readings and was the exact same thing the doctors' offices used. I use it for myself sometimes as well just to check.
1716765
It could be a problem. I would ask the manufacturer. I know there is one brand that claims to be immune to effect from nails, because it uses a different measurement technique. The most common are the ones like the Nonin, which use light shined into the finger to sense the blood oxygen content and pulse.
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I use it for spinning, aerobics, Zumba, everything I do in the gym. Can't be 100% sure how accurate it cause I have nothing to judge it against. Because it's measuring the beat through your chest it is certainly more accurate the using a watch version and measuring the BPM through your finger.