Portable Finger Pulse Oximeters and You

Before buying a finger pulse oximeter, you should know what Pulse Oximetry is and how it will effect which portable pulse oximeter you purchase. Depending on your needs and situation, you may require a different type of pulse oximeter - fingertip, handheld, etc...

What a Pulse Oximeter Does

An oximeter shines two different light beams (different wave lengths) into the blood in the small vessels in the body. The different wavelengths reflect the amount of oxygen in the blood. This amount is in a percentage of saturation respective to blood rate. Oxygen saturation is normally around 96% to 98% at sea level elevations and lower, like 92% to 94% in higher elevations.

The lungs transfer oxygen from the air into the bloodstream. This oxygenated (arterial) blood is then pumped by the heart to all organ systems. The arterial oxygen blood level can be measured by drawing blood from an artery (arterial blood gas measurement). This accurately measures the oxygen and carbon dioxide (waste gas of metabolism) and levels of each in the blood.

[tip: avoid dark nail polish when taking oximeter readings as this may interfere with results]

Fingertip Oximeter OctiveTech 300C on Sale

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Different types of oximeters include: finger pulse oximeter, SPO pulse oximeter, portable pulse oximeter and the Respironics pulse oximeter.

The Pulse oximeter is a non-invasive device that measures the oxygenation of blood. Finger pulse oximeters are portable pulse oximeters often coming with digital displays. Best selling oximeters include the SPO Pulse Oximeter and the Respironics Pulse Oximeter. These digital finger pulse oximeters are handheld devices that are often used with oxygen therapy. Also, these great devices ahve become popular because they're a non-invasive, latex free, option for monitoring, spot-checking Oxygen saturation.

Popular brands include NONIN, BCI, and NELLCOR. Other retailers have been getting into the marketplace which can be bought at very affordable prices; like Checkmate, SPO, and other FDA approved pulse oximeters.

Companies like OctiveTech with it's 300C Digital Finger Pulse Oximeter combines advanced technology with a stylish, wearable design. The outstanding interference resistance capacity against ambient light along with wide-range accurate measurement even in low perfusion make this fingertip pulse oximeter one of the best oximeters in the world. Featured with a large bright red perfusion LED display which allows you read in the dark and severe weather condition, OctiveTech 300C Fingertip Pulse Oximeter provides accurate readings (SpO2, PR, 7-segment Bargraph). It is equipped with pulse oximeter and sensor in one unit providing fast, real-time, reliable blood-oxygen saturation percentage, pulse rate and pulse strength measurements, with one button keypad and auto 8 seconds power-off. Other small, cost-effective, yet versatile digital finger pulse oximeters by OctiveTech for accurate assessment of blood oxygen saturation and pulse rate include the compact, self-contained unit simply slips onto the finger and within seconds displays your data. Small size of our finger pulse oximeters allows you to keep them in your pocket or in a drawer. Our finger pulse oximeters FP300C and FP300D are ideal for use in the hospital or clinical environment, during emergency or land transport, or for in-home use. FP300P is World's First PEDIATRIC Finger Tip Pulse Oximeter for Children. Choose one of these user-friendly and reliable finger pulse oximeters for your portable monitoring needs.

Portable Pulse Oximeters now come with large organic light emitting diode (OLED) display is adjustable in brightness and guarantees crystal clear readings in all light conditions; which is more energy efficient, allowing low energy consumption. Displays also shows the readings in two directions, making it easier for both patients and/or doctors to look at the the pulse rate and SpO2 levels. Brightness and long life is the key in pulse oximeter displays.

Benefits of using a Good Portable Pulse Oximeter

-Advanced optical measurement system to determine oxygen levels with absolute measurement in real time without the use of a look-up table or the need for preliminary calibration.

-Easy management of critically ill patients in the intensive care unit and operating theatre.

-Some models include detection of hypoxia, avoidance of hyperoxia, reduction in the frequency of blood gas analysis, titration of fractional inspired oxygen and for weaning from mechanical ventilation.

-Measurement of the ratio of light absorption of red and infrared light as transmitted through the thin part of a patient's anatomy like the fingertip.

-Affordable, fast, versatile, accurate, reliable, ease of use (no calibration req.)

-FDA and CE approved Handheld ECG Monitors