Inexpensive Pulse Oximeter

[cameronbm]

Came across this company (http://www.devonsuperstore.com/pulseox.aspx?gclid=CInjuM3d7JICFQ4JPQodx2JueQ ) that has several sub-$100 pulse oximeters. Other than being fairly bulky, is there any reason why their least expensive models (the 50-B or C-1) would not be suitable for checking O2-sat while flying?

Bruce

 

[LovetoFlySA]

They look good to me. We use similar ones in the hospital. The blue one says it's FDA approved, they should all me I would think.

Just a though, the blue one with the LED might work better at night, but be harder to read during the day.

The one thing that concerns me is the price. I'm used to seeing these portable pulse ox's costing $300-400, and the old saying of "you get what you pay for" may apply here. That said, they are still so cheap it might be worth a try. Let us know what you think if/after you buy one.

Joe

 

[kgruber]

They are widely available at half that price.

http://tinyurl.com/5petp6

 

[ErikU]

I bought the $63 blue one with the red LED display. Works fine and matches the one at the doctors office.