| Oximeters have always been a staple medical device | | | | she feel as if she is less cared for with the less |
| in hospitals, and specialty clinics such as sleep labs and | | | | frequency of her doctor visits? "Not at all, I actually |
| pulmonary labs and centers. Over the years, | | | | feel more in control of my body. Now when I talk to |
| technology has caught up even with the medical | | | | my doctor, I can communicate better with him |
| device industry, where size does matter. The bulky | | | | because I know the terms and figures he needs and |
| old oximeters are still around, but mostly reserved | | | | uses. Also, going to the doctor's office less saves me |
| for hospitals and those specialty clinics. Nowadays | | | | a lot of time and money." |
| you can find oximeters at your physician's office. | | | | Pulse oximeters that are available on the market |
| Finger pulse oximeters have become readily available | | | | today range in cost and features, but two features |
| at prices that Joe Smoe can afford. These oximeters | | | | are standard: pulse rate reading and blood oxygen |
| are small in size, and operate with standard batteries. | | | | saturation level. Our interview with Ann, revealed that |
| A recent interview of a patient (Ann), who is | | | | the best entry oximeter available on the market is |
| suffering from respiratory problems and is in need of | | | | the LM-800 by Landon Medical, which sells for less |
| oxygen, revealed that her pulse oximeter is always in | | | | than $40. The LM-800 has all the standard features, |
| her pocket. "I check my blood oxygen level more | | | | but the build quality is exceptional and it comes with |
| than 10 times a day, because it is important for me | | | | a 2-year warranty and all of its accessories. Ann |
| to know this." She used to constantly head over to | | | | started out with the LM-800, but after a year she |
| pulmonary labs once or twice a week for check ups. | | | | upgraded to the next model up which offered a color |
| Now she checks in with her doctor over the phone | | | | OLED screen. It offered all the same features, but it |
| to give him her blood oxygen readings, and her visits | | | | was much easier to read, especially since Ann is older |
| to his office are down to once every 2 weeks. Does | | | | with poor sight. |