Pulse Oximeter Reviews

There are a lot of brands, units, and types of pulse oximeters in the market. But before choosing pulse oximeter you have to consider a few things such as the ease of mobility and cost effectiveness of the product. Here are some points that you might want to read about certain unit types.

Nonin Onyx 9500

A reputable manufacturer of pulse oximeters, Nonin has more than two decades of experience in providing world class oximeters. The Nonin 9500 is a revolutionary all-in-one fingertip pulse oximeter that can cater from pediatric to adult patients or users, thus, it needs no additional sensors. It is very simple to operate and automatically turns on and off. A green light indicates that you have good oxygenation status while yellow and red signifies fair and poor status respectively. A long battery life that can work for up to 18 hours of continuous use further adds up to its efficiency. It typically costs around $200 to 280.

Pros: FDA approved. Small size which s very convenient to bring anywhere you want.

Cons: If you are looking for a pulse oximeter that has a motion-resistant feature, this is not the right product for you. But motion would not be a problem as you can just slip on the device and wait for a few seconds without exaggerated movements before the results comes out.

OxiMax® N65 Handheld Pulse Oximeter

A handheld pulse oximeter with a reusable fingertip probe, the OxiMax N-65 from Nellcor is an excellent pulse oximeter that yields reliable results despite interferences such as low perfusion and motion which makes it ideal to use for neonates to adults. When the reading goes low, it sets off an audio and visual alarm. Very convenient, very small, very lightweight.

Pros: Delivers accurate results despite signal interferences.

Cons: Costs at around $500-700.