| With over a dozen separate models to choose | | | | - Memory to record measurements |
| from, offers the greatest variety of Pulse | | | | - Printout to paper |
| Oximeters for sale on the internet. Why are there | | | | - Connection to PC to download data |
| so many models? Each one of our products has | | | | Not all of these functions are available on every |
| its own set of unique features. In the coming | | | | handheld device, and the price will tend to be |
| weeks, we will start publishing a series called | | | | more expensive as the devices increase in |
| “Focus On” that will highlight the unique | | | | complexity. |
| features of each and everyone of our products. | | | | Handheld Oximeter models carried by include BCI |
| You may have read the articles on our website | | | | 3301 Hand Held Pulse Oximeter, Handheld Pulse |
| explaining the principles of Pulse oximetry, how a | | | | Oximeter OctiveTech 300AH, Handheld Pulse |
| pulse oximeter works and takes the | | | | Oximeter OLED OctiveTech 300IH. |
| measurements. Now, you may be looking for a | | | | Fingertip Pulse Oximeters. Due to the size of the |
| little more detail on what are the differences | | | | Handheld Pulse Oximeters, their use in some |
| among our products. This entry will hopefully | | | | applications may be limited. For such situations, a |
| provide an overview of the different types of | | | | smaller-sized product known as a Fingertip Pulse |
| oximeters available and their different purposes. | | | | Oximeter may be more suitable. By incorporating |
| In general, there are three types of pulse | | | | the circuit board, power supply and display into |
| oximeters. Stationary, Handheld oximeters, and | | | | the finger probe, a compact unit containing all the |
| Fingertip oximeters. The Stationary Pulse | | | | components required to obtain a oxygen |
| Oximetry systems are mainly used by hospitals | | | | saturation and pulse rate reading is perfect for |
| as a part of a stack of patient monitoring devices. | | | | situations where portability is a must. |
| Due to these products’ specific focus on the | | | | Most Finger Pulse Oximeters also have very |
| Critical Care industry, currently does not carry | | | | simple one-button operation. Just insert your |
| them at this time. Instead, carries both Handheld | | | | finger, press the button, and go. After only a few |
| and Fingertip Pulse Oximeters. | | | | seconds the reading will be displayed on the |
| Handheld Pulse Oximeters. Handheld Pulse | | | | screen. The ultra-portable nature of the fingertip |
| Oximeters usually consist of a base unit plus a | | | | style oximeters make them a popular choice for |
| finger probe. Having a base unit allows the | | | | home use, physicians, nurses, paramedics, and |
| versatility of having different types of finger | | | | others who are on the go. The non-prescription |
| probes be attached to the device. Ranging from | | | | varieties are also used extensively by pilots, |
| Infant, Adult, One-time use, etc, a full set of | | | | athletes, climbers, and others who engage in |
| finger probes allow easy swapping out based on | | | | activities where monitoring the blood oxygen level |
| the usage demand. The base unit can be placed in | | | | is important. Although the display on fingertip pulse |
| a secure place away from the user in setings | | | | oximeters is limited by the smaller form factor, |
| where he or she has limited mobility. | | | | there are units available in our store with |
| Other features of this type of oximeter may | | | | backlighting and organic-LED display technologies |
| include: | | | | that significantly improve the readability in all |
| - Dual-power support for AC and DC | | | | lighting conditions. |
| - Larger backlit onscreen display | | | | |