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The Figment

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7. One helpful tip...

Reply to Sugarcoated (Original post)

Wed Apr 29, 2020, 06:48 PM

Apr 2020

When you go to use an oximeter don't use just your index finger, take a few measurements from different fingers...a lot of folks index fingers are somewhat more calloused than others leading to an inaccurate measurement.

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Medical folks here: I'm looking into buying a fingertip oxy monitor, need a rec [View all] Sugarcoated Apr 2020 OP

Amazon and Walmart has them online Niagara Apr 2020 #1

Yeah, I'm looking Sugarcoated Apr 2020 #2

I updated my post Niagara Apr 2020 #3

I'm still using the Walgreens monitor pictured above. Delmette2.0 Apr 2020 #12

Ya, the batteries only last about 4 years on mine also.. same model LiberalArkie Apr 2020 #13

You are looking for trends and even the better of the "athletic" models can achieve +/- 3% acccuracy hlthe2b Apr 2020 #4

I have a Measurpro that works really great, but you may be limited right now as to what is vsrazdem Apr 2020 #5

We are both medical people MuseRider Apr 2020 #6

One helpful tip... The Figment Apr 2020 #7

The cheapest one works as good as the most expensive. BlueLucy Apr 2020 #8

+1--I got one through Amazon--took an extra week to arrive librechik Apr 2020 #11

I bought this one for around 35 bucks a year ago Worried2020 Apr 2020 #9

Buy the cheapest model you can find. procon Apr 2020 #10

Thank you for all the responses!! Sugarcoated Apr 2020 #14