alternative to Nonin pulse/oximeter

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LarryD
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alternative to Nonin pulse/oximeter

Post by LarryD » Tue Mar 01, 2011 11:15 am

Is there a good, economic alternative pulse/oximeter for use with the Intellipap Smart Link Module?

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Re: alternative to Nonin pulse/oximeter

Post by Emilia » Tue Mar 01, 2011 11:41 am

Most of us are using the CMS models.... they are inexpensive, come with software, and are quite accurate. Here is a good vendor with great prices: http://www.pulseoxstore.com/Downloadable-Pulse-Ox.html

While these will not integrate with SmartLink software, the data reports from these oximeters are excellent and easily correlates with your therapy data.
Yes, that blue eyed beauty is my cat! He is a seal point, bi-color Ragdoll. I adopted him in '08 from folks who could no longer care for him. He is a joy and makes me smile each and every day.

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Re: alternative to Nonin pulse/oximeter

Post by Mr Bill » Tue Mar 01, 2011 12:58 pm

Mine cost $234 so its slightly more. Looks like the CMS-50F but instead of lithium rechargeable, uses two AAA batteries. I reviewed it at Amazon where I bought it. The software that comes with mine does not plot the waveform of the individual pulses. Sampling rate choices are 8, 4, and 1 per second. This unit also does not interface with any CPAP unit that I know of.
EPAP min=6, EPAP max=15, PS min=3, PS max=12, Max Pressure=30, Backup Rate=8 bpm, Flex=0, Rise Time=1,
90% EPAP=7.0, Avg PS=4.0, Avg bpm 18.3, Avg Min vent 9.2 Lpm, Avg CA/OA/H/AHI = 0.1/0.1/2.1/2.3 ... updated 02/17/12

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Re: alternative to Nonin pulse/oximeter

Post by LarryD » Tue Mar 01, 2011 3:15 pm

Thanks Mr Bill and Emilia. It looks like the CMS50D Plus will fit my needs and pocketbook.

By the way Emilia, I love the pic of your cat. I have an American short-hair that is 14, very vocal, and a lot of fun, but he doesn't have those beautiful blue eyes.

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Re: alternative to Nonin pulse/oximeter

Post by Emilia » Tue Mar 01, 2011 4:49 pm

@Larry.... thanks, he is a joy to have around. Ragdoll cats are know for their striking blue eyes. You will notice that there are a LOT of cat owners on this forum.
Yes, that blue eyed beauty is my cat! He is a seal point, bi-color Ragdoll. I adopted him in '08 from folks who could no longer care for him. He is a joy and makes me smile each and every day.