Pulse oximeter

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Pulse oximeter

Post by datetree » Sat May 02, 2015 1:25 pm

what pulse oximeter do people like? Looking for one that can print out the recording history a well as summarize results in a report, or is connected to software that can do that. Apple compatible. Rapid sampling rate, hopefully faster than every four seconds. Suggestions?

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Re: Pulse oximeter

Post by datetree » Sat May 02, 2015 1:51 pm

Do people use CMS brand?

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Re: Pulse oximeter

Post by HoseCrusher » Sat May 02, 2015 3:21 pm

Not sure of the sampling rate but many here use one of the CMS types.

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Re: Pulse oximeter

Post by bwexler » Sat May 02, 2015 4:08 pm

I think the majority here who use a pulse odometer use CMS. The Nonin for example costs 10-30 times as much. That slowed me down and pointed me to CMS.

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Re: Pulse oximeter

Post by JDS74 » Sat May 02, 2015 6:38 pm

Depending on your cpap machine, you can run SleepyHead on your Mac and import oximeter data from one of several CMS oximeters. Ask about which particular models work with SleepyHead. That route is about $100 or so.

Or ...
If you have either a ResMed machine or a Respironics machine, you can get an OEM oximeter setup that attaches to your CPAP and still use SleepyHead with the oximetry data already integrated into the reports. That route is about $1,000 or so.

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Re: Pulse oximeter

Post by Papit » Sun May 03, 2015 1:42 am

bwexler wrote:I think the majority here who use a pulse odometer use CMS. The Nonin for example costs 10-30 times as much. That slowed me down and pointed me to CMS.
Yep, I think the same, bwexler. Just ordered the 50i at $95.99 which beats all other prices I saw for this unit. The supplier (Chinese) also has the 50F at a slightly lower price and the 50iW at $109. I chatted with them this evening. If you can't find these prices, they gave me a link via which they would honor the price. I don't know for how long. Pm me if you want one.

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Re: Pulse oximeter

Post by mralaska » Sun May 03, 2015 5:47 am

If cost is a consideration I just bought a CMS50D+ off Amazon for $35w/shipping which I had to finagle the dangle to get it to install but it has functioned perfect with SleepyHead. It is a little clunky on the finger and does not work in the sunshine but it works well for my immediate purposes.

I did not check out the higher models because I was afraid I might find out something that would make me want to spend more money, which I lack. Seeing the comments from people who are happy to find bargains on higher models, I have a feeling my basic model might be missing something I wish I had and do not realize.

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Re: Pulse oximeter

Post by Pugsy » Sun May 03, 2015 9:44 am

mralaska wrote:I have a feeling my basic model might be missing something I wish I had and do not realize.

You know the 50 D+ may be sufficient if all you are going to do is random and infrequent sampling.
I bought the 50 D+ because I had a feeling that once I saw that my oxygen levels didn't drop during therapy that I wouldn't be too keen on wearing something else all the time. I was right. I only used it twice and then it sat in a drawer for the longest time until I loaned it out to someone who eventually bought it.
I think the higher cost models that do a little more would perhaps be more attractive to those people who were more likely to be using it fairly often and perhaps have other reasons for wanting to keep a really close eye on their oxygen levels.

If all we are wanting answers to is the question "is my therapy preventing desats" then the 50 D+ will do that just fine.

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Re: Pulse oximeter

Post by mralaska » Sun May 03, 2015 12:12 pm

Pugsy wrote:...
If all we are wanting answers to is the question "is my therapy preventing desats" then the 50 D+ will do that just fine.
Thanks. That is the purpose for which I bought it, which already has me bored with no new near death experiences to analyze. I then thought it might be handy to make sure I keep an aerobic level when I walk and after I discovered the issue (at least for me) of operating in the sunlight it made me wonder if I should have done a bit of research first. Then after I posted I remembered I have a polar watch and chest strap I would still wear if I were really that interested. What I do now when I get home and realize I let myself get distracted and lose my pace, is that I will take another brisk walk around the park, or along the river, or around the cemetery or if I am in the mood for a real treat I will walk up to the hardware store and buy a screw or something. If I get distracted the second time I just give up on exercise for the day.

In my case the 50 D+ was the correct choice and perfect for my needs. I will still wear it in record mode at night but unless something significant happens on the SH report it might be rare that I import the data. I think I would be annoyed with myself if I had bought a higher model unless it cost the same.

EDIT: I just noticed the OP needs Apple compatible so would be unable to use the native software. I read that Mac can import the data with SleepyHead to analyze. I am not sure if it would mean a hunt for the drivers, however.

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Re: Pulse oximeter

Post by SGearhart » Sun May 03, 2015 1:12 pm

datetree wrote:what pulse oximeter do people like? Looking for one that can print out the recording history a well as summarize results in a report, or is connected to software that can do that. Apple compatible. Rapid sampling rate, hopefully faster than every four seconds. Suggestions?
For your consideration I am posting a link to a company named Safe Heart. They are an incubator business near and under the auspices of Georgia Tech in Atlanta. They have developed a PulseOx program (iOX) and finger unit that works with iPhone, iPad and some Android devices. The finger probe looks a lot like a CMS-50D with an umbilical cord. This unit plugs into the headphone jack thus allowing for your recording device to be operating while being charged. The software can be download, free of charge, from iTunes or the Android store. This unit records pulse, respiration, SpO2, and Perfusion Index every 4 seconds. Each session is stored as a ".csv" file which any spreadsheet program can import. This unit will not interface with Sleepyhead. Safe Heart is working on a BP unit, named MobiCuff, that will interface with iApples and Androids and is due out November of this year.

Here is the link to their site:
http://safeheartus.com/

When I bought mine, their price, on their site, was a little cheaper than Amazon.

I don't mean to sound like a commercial, but I wanted to provide with you with an accurate description.

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Re: Pulse oximeter

Post by Krelvin » Sun May 03, 2015 1:34 pm

SGearhart wrote:They have developed a PulseOx program (iOX) and finger unit that works with iPhone, iPad and some Android devices. The finger probe looks a lot like a CMS-50D with an umbilical cord. This unit plugs into the headphone jack thus allowing for your recording device to be operating while being charged.
The biggest problem with something like that is you are now tied to your phone while sleeping. Not too hard to end up throwing your phone off onto the floor which could make for a much more expensive device in the long term.

One of the benefits of the devices attached to your wrist, is that it is attached to you and you have pretty much full motion of your hand and are while sleeping. They do cost more, but in the long run they may be a lot less. They also, the supported ones import right into Sleepyhead already. The probe on them is also not a clunky looking size wise as well so most likely less obtrusive when sleeping.
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