Carex OTC Finger Pulse Oximeter

Features of Carex Finger Pulse Oximeter

• Soft silicone padding for a comfortable fit
• One-button operation
• Up to 30 hours of use
• Auto-off function
• Low battery indicator
• Large easy-to-read display
• Suitable for pediatric and adult use

What to buy with Carex Oxygen Saturation Monitor

• McKesson Geri-Dryl Allergy Relief
• Crane Drop Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier
• Pari Adult Aerosol Mask

When to use Oxygen Saturation Monitor?

• Asthma
• Anemia
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Pneumonia
• Lung cancer
• Heart attack or heart failure
• Congenital heart defects

How to use a Portable Pulse Oximeter?

To use a pulse oximeter:

1. Clip the device to a part of your body, such as your finger etc. If it is hard to clip on a certain body part, such as your big toe, don’t force it. Most at-home pulse oximeters work best when used on your index finger.
2. Ensure that the device is evenly positioned and fits securely. You don’t want it too tight, as it might cut off circulation, but if it’s too loose, it might fall off or affect the reading.
3. Within a few seconds, the pulse oximeter should display your current oxygen saturation level and heart rate.

   You might use a pulse oximeter only for a quick reading, in which case you will remove the device after these measurements are recorded. However, you can also keep the device on to monitor your blood oxygen level and heart rate for certain periods of time, such as during physical activity or while sleeping.

How to Read a Finger Pulse Oximeter?

• Most pulse oximeters will display two numbers: your blood oxygen level and your heart rate. Typically, the blood oxygen level will be indicated by SpO2 and the heart rate will be indicated by PR BPM or HR.
• Your blood oxygen level will be displayed as a number between 0 and 100. This is because the device measures it as the percentage of oxygen in the blood compared to the amount of oxygen your blood is capable of carrying.
• If the device is used correctly and the reading is not influenced by other factors, your SpO2 reading will be accurate within a 2 percent difference. For example, if the oximeter displays a blood oxygen level of 92, your true blood oxygen level is between 90 and 94.

Tips for Getting a Better Reading

Inaccurate readings can either cause panic or a misleading, false sense of security. To limit the factors that could influence your blood oxygen level reading, try the following:

• Have your pulse oximeter checked against one at your healthcare provider’s office to ensure that it is working properly.
• Ensure that the pulse oximeter is securely attached to your finger or other body parts, not too tight or too loose. Hold hand below the level of your heart.
• Warm your hands up by placing them under a warm towel or running them under warm water.
• Relax your hand or hold it steady when taking the reading.
• Try another finger, the opposite hand, or another body part if you are having trouble getting a good reading.
• Remove nail polish or artificial nails.
• Place pulse oximeter on a finger or body part without tattoos.
• If you smoke or have a condition that could affect the reading, talk with your doctor about how to properly understand your reading.