Good Way to attach pulse oximeters

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Good Way to attach pulse oximeters

Post by ejackson1200 » Thu Sep 01, 2011 9:52 am

The rubbery, stretchy, medical tape called Coban, that is used on injuries works very well and leaves no adhesive on things and is latex free. It is also very reusable.

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Re: Good Way to attach pulse oximeters

Post by Slinky » Thu Sep 01, 2011 10:15 am

I just pull an old sock over the hand w/the oximeter finger clip. We ALL have unmatched socks show up in the laundry and they work great for this. It gives them a second life - and sometimes - wonder of wonders!!! its mate actually shows up at a much later date and we have a new pair of socks!!

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Re: Good Way to attach pulse oximeters

Post by Sheriff Buford » Thu Sep 01, 2011 10:16 am

Thanks... I'll be getting an oximeter soon. Thanks for the tip!

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Re: Good Way to attach pulse oximeters

Post by Uncle_Bob » Thu Sep 01, 2011 10:23 am

Fortunately for me mine stays on but i only use it about once every month or so.
The sock idea sounds good.
I can imagine putting the illuminated display on while under the sock would give my kids a bit of a shock.
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Re: Good Way to attach pulse oximeters

Post by archangle » Thu Sep 01, 2011 2:36 pm

I find mine stays attached better on my thumb.

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