Pulse Oximeter (Saturometer)

The Pulse Oximeter or Saturometer measures and displays the functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin (SpO2) as well as the heart rate of adults and children. Equipped with a colour screen, no calibration is necessary, just place it on your finger, and press the single button to turn it on. This non-invasive medical device is ideal for monitoring your respiratory and cardiac health daily.

Why use a Pulse Oximeter?

Oxygen (O2) is transported from the lungs to the tissues through the blood. O2 is either attached to hemoglobin or free in the blood. However, the amount of free O2 in the blood is minimal compared to the amount attached to hemoglobin, and does not contribute significantly to the total amount of O2 in the blood.

The amount of O2 in the blood can therefore decrease due to a decrease in hemoglobin concentration (bleeding, anaemia, etc.) or by a decrease in the proportion of hemoglobin that has attached O2. This proportion is called the saturation of hemoglobin with oxygen in arterial blood (SpO2), a fundamental indicator of your respiratory health status.

Advantages of the Pulse Oximeter

• Non-invasive and painless
• Quick and easy installation on the finger
• Continuous monitoring of oxygen saturation
• Audio signal for detected anomalies
• Colour display for clear reading
• No calibration required

When and how to use the Pulse Oximeter?

For people prone to cardiac pathologies, pulmonary problems or loss of consciousness, it is advisable to monitor their pulsed or arterial oxygen saturation. The pulse oximeter can also be used for monitoring during anaesthesia, to control breathing capacity in the event of distress, or to monitor heart rate. It is particularly recommended for patients with COVID-19 or other respiratory conditions.

What situations can distort the measurement?

• Arterial hypotension
• Hypothermia
• Heart rhythm disturbances
• Incorrectly positioned sensor
• Thick or dark nail polish
• Patient movements during measurement
• Severe anaemia

Technical Specifications

• Operating mode: Spot check
• SpO2 declared accuracy: 70%-100%, ± 2%; 0%-69%
• SpO2 display range: 0%-100%
• Heart rate accuracy: 30-250 bpm, ± 2 bpm
• Requires 2 AAA LR03 batteries (not included)
• Height: 5.7 cm
• Depth: 3 cm
• Colour: Black
• Delivered in a box with instructions in English