This customer Review kind of makes me wonder: "WELL FOR ME ACCURACY IS #1THIS IS OFF ON THE OXYGEN --I HAVE COPD AND SUPPOSE TO MONITOR PULSE AND OXYI BOUGHT BECAUSE THE ONLY ONE I SAW WITH A FDA AND CE APPROVEDWOULD NOT RECOMMEND BUYING THIS" Published 1 day ago by dpeterm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I need an instrument to measure amt of oxygen to the BRAIN. Will this do the job? Please answer as soon as possible, as item has not been shipped yet.THANK YOU This customer Review kind of makes me wonder: "WELL FOR ME ACCURACY IS #1THIS IS OFF ON THE OXYGEN --I HAVE COPD AND SUPPOSE TO MONITOR PULSE AND OXYI BOUGHT BECAUSE... » Read More This customer Review kind of makes me wonder: "WELL FOR ME ACCURACY IS #1THIS IS OFF ON THE OXYGEN --I HAVE COPD AND SUPPOSE TO MONITOR PULSE AND OXYI BOUGHT BECAUSE THE ONLY ONE I SAW WITH A FDA AND CE APPROVEDWOULD NOT RECOMMEND BUYING THIS" Published 1 day ago by dpeterm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I need an instrument to measure amt of oxygen to the BRAIN. Will this do the job? Please answer as soon as possible, as item has not been shipped yet.THANK YOU « Show Less
645035
as far as i know blood oxygen is blood oxygen --i bought the one from santa medical I find it far superior
130761
Dear Sir: My wife has a minor COPD which does not need critical measurements, therefore this monitor is sufficient for her. If you have a critical need for more accuracy, a much more accurate measurement device should be procured. So, I would do a little research & procure a higher quality device. I wish you luck. I know how restrictive the lack of oxygen is and hope you find a more critical device for your critical needs.
645036
Your question is hard . You may read articles on Wiki to get some help . http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxygen_saturation_in_medicine
645037
This oximeter will measure the amount of oxygen in the peripheral circulation, not specifically what goes to the brain. Very easy to use.
645038
I am unaware of that. I believe this only measures the oxygen in your blood levels. Not what is flowing to the brain. Sorry but I am not aware of the correct answer, but I don't believe so.
1660113
My answer would be a big YES... it seems very accurate and I often compare it to the one my Step-mom uses daily at her Hospital job.It's consistant within 2 or 3 percent. My husband and I are in our late 50's and we both use it once every morning...again after our daily workout at the Gym...and again a few hours after the Gym workouts. six times a day and it has never failed to give good solid readings.
2203073
I don't see how. My only medical experience was a military bed pan commando 40 years ago, but this just shows a couple flashing lights to show pulse and oxygen levels. I got it to detect when a relative O-2 levels were below 90. If they are consistently that low doctor recommended using a oxygen concentrator or a tank and/or maybe increasing the flow rate. ....sorry!
306778
The first one I purchased seemed to be very accurate. The one I got more recently for my wife is far enough off to ruin your life. When mine is at 0.080, hers is at 0.065. When mine is at 0.100, hers is at 0.081. I contacted the company and they want me to send it back at our expense. This thing has been off since day 1. I know mine is accurate. I've had several BAC testers and I know when I'm close to the limit and shouldn't drive. I would not have driven when hers was at 0.065 and I was defiantly not close to legal when hers read 0.081.
1209930
Yes on my review a few weeks ago I mention this Oximeter is amaizing,I even check with the one have my oncologist at his office and was exactly both reeding. I recommend to a few patiensthey ask me about.
926103
I don't know the scientific methods of testing and quantifying this product. I have seen a family member use 1 or 2 puffs and feel better plus their blood oxygen level significantly increased per a monitoring device. That part is measurable! I am only frustrated that you can't take it on an airplane per TSA regulations. (You might play ignorant and get away with it.) Maybe you should present your findings to TSA and airlines so they can change their regulations. It would make life easier for some people!
1156850
cannot really answer that honestly as I never used it. When it arrived I read the box and it stated that one should never use near oxygen and since I am COPD I am on the stuff 24/7.
243454
I have not found this monitor to be consistent or accurate. I started keeping my blood pressure with this model in April 2014. When I realized that is was reading high, I took it to 2 different doctor's offices and had it checked against their conventional blood pressure monitor and the Omron was higher than both. I also took it to the fire station and had an EMT take my blood pressure and then immediately used the Omron; the EMT read 120/70 and the Omron read 149/85 within 2 minutes. Have asked the company for an exchange or refund, and they did not respond after 2 emails. I then called Amazon.com and they are working to resolve this issue. I have not found this monitor to be consistent or accurate. I started keeping my blood pressure with this model in April 2014. When I realized that is was reading high, I took it to 2 different doctor's offices and had it checked against their conventional blood pressure monitor and the Omron was higher than both. I also took it to the fire station and had an EMT take my blood pressure and then immediately used the Omron; the EMT read 120/70 and the Omron read 149/85 within 2 minutes. Have asked the company for an exchange or refund, and they did not respond after 2 emails. I then called... » Read More I have not found this monitor to be consistent or accurate. I started keeping my blood pressure with this model in April 2014. When I realized that is was reading high, I took it to 2 different doctor's offices and had it checked against their conventional blood pressure monitor and the Omron was higher than both. I also took it to the fire station and had an EMT take my blood pressure and then immediately used the Omron; the EMT read 120/70 and the Omron read 149/85 within 2 minutes. Have asked the company for an exchange or refund, and they did not respond after 2 emails. I then called Amazon.com and they are working to resolve this issue. « Show Less
1062843
I don't know if it goes to !00% or not but I have never known anyone either with the oximeter or in the Doctor's Office to have a 100% saturation. We have been using oximeters for about 10 years now and when my husband's oxygen level is 98 or 99 we feel really good about it. For medicare purposes your oxygen level has to be below 88% for at least 5 minutes before you need extra oxygen.
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Hey Leon. I haven't done a control test in a long time and my CardioChek still comes very close to my medical blood test. It's been a long time but, as I recall, the instructions seemed to refer to a test strip that I had to somehow purchase BUT that my monitor also arrived with a grey strip that could be used as a control. I have never used anything but the grey, plastic strip and (like I say) I haven't seen a significant difference between the personal and hospital tests, in years. One thing you'll have to look out for. I rarely run a test and my strips sometimes "expire" before I get to use them all. I suspect this is mostly a gimmick to sell more strips. For example, how could a strip be valid on January 4th and then be expired/worthless on January 5th? But in general, I think this is a great device for measuring TRENDS in blood cholesterol and triglycerides.
193509
I have bought One Touch test strips. The first time I got strips that were close to end date. I wrote to the store and they exchanged one box, which worked for me as I only test daily. That was choosing the lowest possible price. I just bought again, paid a little more, bought from a Diabetic Supply Co. and my dates are next year. That is how I will proceed in the future, pay a little more than the bottom price and try to get them from an existing business. But the first guys took my return and gave me good dates. They treated me great.
1530672
I don't understand your question but then this is my first and only oximeter. It seems to be an inexpensive, bare bones instrument that comes with no instructions or explanations. It provides two numerical values, one on top of the other: top number is oxygen and underneath that number is pulse rate. I only got it because it looked similar to the one my physical therapist used on me. She warned me not to let my "pulse ox" go below a certain value while exercising. I'm a polio survivor and have weak lungs. If I were buying again I'd try harder to get one with paper info in the package but this does what I need done, SEEMS accurate and was in my price range. I don't understand your question but then this is my first and only oximeter. It seems to be an inexpensive, bare bones instrument that comes with no instructions or explanations. It provides two numerical values, one on top of the other: top number is oxygen and underneath that number is pulse rate. I only got it because it looked similar to the one my physical therapist used on me. She warned me not to let my "pulse ox" go below a certain value while exercising. I'm a polio survivor and have weak lungs. If I were buying again I'd try harder to get one with paper info in the... » Read More I don't understand your question but then this is my first and only oximeter. It seems to be an inexpensive, bare bones instrument that comes with no instructions or explanations. It provides two numerical values, one on top of the other: top number is oxygen and underneath that number is pulse rate. I only got it because it looked similar to the one my physical therapist used on me. She warned me not to let my "pulse ox" go below a certain value while exercising. I'm a polio survivor and have weak lungs. If I were buying again I'd try harder to get one with paper info in the package but this does what I need done, SEEMS accurate and was in my price range. « Show Less
1002742
Ill have my husband take a look. As an RN I am surprised just how accurate this has turned out to be, not only with oxygenation levels but heart rate as well. My husband had an inconclusive sleecomp study and we decided to do this instead. Worked great thw alarm goes off when his oxygen levels drop, and has proven to us that he does have sleep apnea.
2079238
My mother and husband were on concentrators for extra oxygen when breathing. The pulse oximeter gave accurate readings and was the exact same thing the doctors' offices used. I use it for myself sometimes as well just to check.
1465310
I cant comment on the iPad air, but I can't miss an opportunity to air my extreme disappointment with the I health BP monitor. It was vey easy to use and I was very concerned about my own BP being high and my imminent death by stroke. It seems that it reads about 20 points high. According to my MD and many other local sources of BP test, that I M ok. The tester defective or at minimum way out of calibration. I welcome anyone who can advise me on best way to return it or recalibrate it. Until then, I can only warn others NOT to buy it. Bob Cramer.
1992647
About 6 months. note though that unless you have a very special reason for purchasing so many tests its a bit more prudent to purchase 2 tests. why? because your endo guy needs to be checking this quarterly anyhow. here's the thing that not a lotta people know about (it happened to me). A primary symptom is becoming out of breath with very little exertion. you may think its something heart/lung related but check out your A1C first. anything over about 10 is of course bad news regardless. But it impacted me in this manner first (I have no underlying heart/lung related issues).
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I made it a point to take the oximeter to the doctor's appointment to compare the readings to the one they use, that probably cost hundreds, and they were identical. I would recommend this oximeter to anyone. I have one on my nightstand AND another on the table next to my TV watching chair.