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What do portable pulse oximeters do?
Pulse oximeters are devices that monitor the saturation of one's hemoglobin. A portable pulse oximeter is useful for those who need to monitor their hemoglobin while traveling.
Where can a person get reasonably priced finger pulse oximeters?
Finger pulse oximeters are used to detect the percent of oxygen saturation in arterial blood. Reasonably priced oximeters can be purchased at Walgreen or the Amazon website, amongst other locations and sites.
What stores sell pulse oximeters?
We got our Pulse Oximeter from Devon Superstore and it is working fine
What type of sensors are used in pulse oximeter?
Pulse Oximeters shine infrared light through the fingernail to operate.
Are finger tip pulse oximeters as effective or accurate as hand held pulse oximeters?
An oximeter measures the amount of oxygen in the blood by analyzing blood volume in the skin. The method for measuring oxygenation is the same, regardless of the device or the location where it is used.
Where are pulse oximeters commonly used?
in most hospitals and in research laboratories that study pulmonary function. Oximeters are used in hospital settings such as intensive care units, pulmonary units
Can you measure a pulse rate with a pulse oximeter?
Most modern oximeters have a built in pulse reader. Your finger is placed in the oximeter, also measuring your pulse along with the % of O2 in your blood.
What are oximeters?
It is a device for measuring the oxygen saturation of arterial blood.
Are pulse oximiters available for home use and how much do they cost?
You can find handheld pulse oximeters starting at around $165, although most of the quality ones start at around $250 and go up from there. The smaller finger oximeters start at under $100 and may just as well meet your needs. You can purchase one as an individual.
When would a doctor prescribe a pulse oximeter for home use?
Doctors use pulse oximeters on patients who have unstable oxygenation levels in the blood. For athletes they are used to measure how much oxygen is being consumed during heavy exertions.
What is the best oximeter to buy for someone going into nursing?
You will most likely want to purchase a small, handheld portable model. Many hospitals have a number of pulse oximeters available for use, you could try different models until you find one you like.
Where I could find a pulse rate watch monitor online?
Pulse rate or heart rate watches can be found online verily easily. Head over to Amazon.com and look for brands like Timex or Polar who both make reasonable ones.
