For the sake of ease and convenience, I'm going to invest quite soon in a pulse oximeter of my own so I don't have to schlep from one end of the nursing facility to the other to check one out for brief occasions. I believe in spending money to buy a quality product that will be durable, but I also don't care if something looks super-slick or whizz-bang at twice the price. Something durable and serviceable that will last me a few years would be nice.
Any recommendations you experienced folks might offer would be greatly appreciated.
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If this will be for work-related readings, you should check with your supervisor or review the pulse-oximetry policies at the institution. You may not have permission to use personal equipment for evaluating those under your care. There are also accuracy, upkeep/preventive maintenance, and liability concerns to address. Be extremely careful of the potential personal liability you may be exposing yourself to.
This is the best on the market:
http://www.amazon.com/Onyx-Vantage-Professional-Fingertip-Oximeter/dp/B008UZTKCG/ref=sr_1_sc_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1390523054&sr=8-2-spell&keywords=nonyn+onyx
There are, however, others out there for less than $50, but I've never used them.
Your advice is appreciated, anonymous. My data this semester does not go anywhere near the patient's actual charts, so possibly it won't matter now, but I will keep that in mind and will always check with my faculty v
Walgreens and CVS carry a handy and accurate pulse-ox meter in their stores. If I'd have known, I'd have given you mine when I was up earlier this month.
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