Wireless Pulse Oximeter

In the recent years, there has been a growing necessity for monitoring disease processes remotely. Pulse oximeter systems have undergone a lot of changes as manufacturers strive to improve the quality and accuracy of the data displayed to the users. With the integration of wireless technology to pulse oximetry, a person’s status and condition can now be monitored by the physician as they go about their daily lives.

Bluetooth Wireless Pulse Oximeter

Pulse oximetry has been one of the standard patient monitoring devices in hospitals mainly because of its continuous monitoring system and accurate results in the measurement of oxygen saturation in the blood.  However, because of their size, weight, and attachment, stationary pulse oximeters in the clinical setting makes it troublesome for patients in terms of mobility. Fortunately, as years pass by, pulse oximeters are becoming smaller, more portable, and easy to use. Wireless pulse oximeters are a new type of telemetry units developed to address this problem.

Wireless pulse oximeters transmit data continuously via Bluetooth wireless technology. The data that is shown to the user can also be directed to a central tracking system. For this reason, the device is ideal to use for distant respiratory monitoring and home sleep apnea screening.

The device typically consists of a probe than can be worn on the fingertip or the earlobe. It collects real-time data from the sensors inside, reads it, and sends it to any device with Bluetooth technology such as a laptop. The data can be submitted to a central monitoring system via the Internet which makes it great for home and outdoor use.

Unlike conventional stationary models, wireless pulse oximeters have many advantages. Its lightweight design and superior portability makes it more convenient to use. It also has an exceptional battery life that can help reduce the cost brought about by energy consumption by large bulky units. Information exchange has never been easier with Bluetooth-enabled technology.