Finger Pulse Oximeter Introduction

by Sunny Leee

Finger pulse oximeter measures a personâ€™s blood oxygen saturation and pulse rate. They are widely used in the medical field and are also commonly used by pilots, athletes as well as people that work or train at high altitudes. A personâ€™s entire body can be deprived of an adequate supply of oxygen, which is known as generalized hypoxia or simply a certain region of their body, commonly know as tissue hypoxia. This is a pathological condition that must be taken seriously and monitored. It is now easy and affordable to check your own heart rate and blood-oxygen saturation levels with a finger pulse oximeter.

Otherwise normally healthy people can succumb to generalized hypoxia when they travel to high altitudes where it can cause altitude sickness with potentially fatal complications such as, high altitude cerebral edema and pulmonary edema. Divers can also experience hypoxia when using a closed-circuit re-breather controlling the amount of oxygen present in the air they breathe. A finger pulse oximeter is often used by athletes when altitude training, as they purposely attempt to develop performance adaptations at the systemic and cellular levels. In such cases, a finger pulse oximeter is vital in order to monitor blood oxygen saturation.

A finger pulse oximeter is also an invaluable tool in the field of medicine. The ease and speed at which a finger pulse oximeter can be used becomes a critical factor in emergency medical situations. They are also an excellent tool in diagnosing sleep disorders like apnea and hypopnea and are often used for people suffering from respiratory or cardiac conditions such as COPD.

Because of the simplicity of the finger pulse oximeter, it is easy for anyone needing to monitor or check his or her blood saturation level to learn how to use it in a very short time. The finger pulse oximeter has been used successfully by people suffering from a breathing condition, mountain climbers, athletes and pilots around the world. Using your finger pulse oximeter is as easy as placing it over your fingertip and touching one button. The meter then turns on instantly and a display lights up. It immediately gives you vital, real-time information on blood oxygen saturation levels as well as your heart rate. Once you have your readings and take the finger pulse oximeter off, it will automatically turn off after 6 seconds, saving the life of your battery.

Reading your finger pulse oximeter canâ€™t be easier as it boasts a bright LED digital display that is easily seen. Your meter comes with a lanyard cord that can be used on your wrist or neck, a protective and stylish carrying case complete with instructions and a manual as well as 2 AAA batteries.

The specialized pediatric digital finger pulse oximeter is designed for children between 33-100 lb and uses a unique oximetry sensor, which has been specifically calibrated for children. This is a critical feature as it minimizes measurements that can be inaccurate due to movement by the child. The pediatric finger pulse oximeter is constructed with a smaller opening to fit a childâ€™s finger and even comes a with visible mark that helps children place their finger in the correct spot. Take some time now to learn about the finger pulse oximeter and find out why it is the number one choice both in the medical field and by the general public.