Santamedical Generation 2 Fingertip Pulse Oximeter Oximetry Blood Oxygen Monitor

I'm not an expert... but this works a lot better than I expected. The real-time graph of blood flow is a surprisingly useful feature, both for making sure it's attached correctly and for generally seeing what's going on. If I manually measure pulse at my neck, it exactly matches what the display shows me onscreen at my fingertip, with only like a tenth of a second of delay. It's not particularly convenient to use while exercising, but it's also not particularly difficult either... and it works way better than the wristwatch-style heart monitor I tried before I got this. Haven't yet checked the oxygen readings against what the meter at my doctor's office says, but will do so at my next appointment. The pulse readings, however... are detailed, accurate, and quick. The main downsides I've noticed are that the graph mode can't be rotated, and it's difficult (but not impossible) to get a reading from toes.

As a thirty year Cardio Thoracic ICU nurse, I have a lot of experience with hospital grade pulse oximetry monitoring devices. With the crazy COVID cases in which the person has vague viral symptoms and is noted to have profound silent hypoxia, I decided to purchase a pulse ox for my family’s personal use. I found the device easy to use and very accurate when compared with hospital devices. It comes with a lanyard as well as padded case, and includes batteries. As others have mentioned, insert batteries carefully. They have two springs side by side which I think is confusing for insertion/placement . A special feature I really liked is the display of a pleth waveform on one of the views. This waveform helps visualize the intensity of each heartbeat. You can actually see how forcefully or weakly the heart contracts on each beat. This waveform also helps you to discern how accurate your readings are. If the waveform has a repetitive row of hills traveling across, then you are giving good info to the machine and the readings are more accurate. If the waveform is erratic and you have no sat reading or low sats then there may be too much interference from movements or not enough blood flow for device to work. Place device on thumb, index, or middle fingers that are not too cold and have person hold extremity very still while obtaining reading for more accurate results. I highly recommend this device for personal use for its ease of use, accuracy, value, and convenience.

It works well and seems to be reasonably accurate. While just relaxing in my chair for an extended period of time the reading was between 91 and 92. Then when I intentionally started breathing hard the reading started rising after several seconds and went all the way up to 98. Then I slowed down my breathing again and after a minute or so it was back to 92.

I got this after being exposed to Covid to monitor oxygen levels. I chose this one because it also actually showed your heart rhythm under the oxygen and heart rate readings. It was very easy to install batteries and get my 1st reading. When I used it, it read pretty much what I typically read at the Dr's office. I was very pleased with how it worked and the bright, clear display. However, I gave it only 4 stars because it seems to have a hard time reading my husband's fingers. He has worked construction his whole life and has fairly large fingers. We could only get it to work on his pinky and even that took a while to get a good reading. It seems like a very good product if you don't have large or callused fingers.

easy to use and appears to be accurate.

Works as it should

My husband has been using this since 2022. Just had to replace. This is a godsend

After a recent hospital stay, the Doctor recommended that we purchase a Pulse Oximeter to monitor my 92-year-old Mom’s oxygen levels. The Santamedical Generation 2 Fingertip Pulse Oximeter Oximetry Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitor arrived ahead of schedule, which was very nice. Upon opening the well-packaged box, and then the product box, I found everything included as per the description. (Note: the batteries and neck/wrist cord are located in the case.) The batteries were easy to install, and the oximeter worked great! It was easy to open the finger clip and did not add too much pressure to the finger. Even my 91-year-old Dad who had arthritis in his fingers did not have trouble opening or having it on his finger. The display is bright and large enough for their dim eyes to read. It’s great to have a product which they can easily use without my assistance. Since they need my assistance with so many things these days, they feel good having something they can do to check on an aspect of their health. I would highly recommend the SantaMedical Pulse Oximeter and give it the highest rating (5).

Great machine, puts my mind at ease with kids croup and asthma. Easy to use. Quick, kids like it

This is an excellent product. It does what it is supposed to do. Highly recommended.

Very simple use and clear display. Easily worth every cent.

GREAT!!!!