Finger Oximeter

Lets start by talking about what exactly an Oximeter is. An oximeter is any device that measures the saturation of oxygen in your blood stream. Pulse Oximeters achieve this result through differences in the transmission of light at several wave lengths through a part of the body. Finger Oximeters are small scale Pulse Oximeters that pass light through your fingertip, thus providing you with a reading for your oxygen saturation.

Oxygen saturation is a tricky value to consider outside of a medical context. When taking your own readings make sure your looking at the trend of the results. Also if you are using a Finger Oximeter or any Oximeter in general its important to understand what you should be looking for in terms of a reading. The results can be deceptive as they can be augmented by several factors like skin pigmentation, having nail polish on, or even having cold fingers. Not to mention that oxygen saturation is also influenced by bodily and environmental factors. If you need information of this kind you really ought to make sure that your doctor gives you specific guidelines and things to look for.

Keep in mind this isn’t medical advice, merely information about what one can expect when using a Finger Oximeter. If you have any specific questions you should consult a medical doctor about proper use and reading of your Oximeter results.

Welcome to FingerOximeter.com! We officially launched April 9, 2009 as a resource to offer information on finger pulse oximeter as well pricing information on the best places to buy them. Eventually, we plan to offer our own store, but in the meantime we’ll highlight the best places to buy them.

The pulse oximeter functions as a medical device to measure the oxygen saturation in the blood without having to provide a blood sample. A lot of people think of using oximeters in a hospital setting, but the portability of the finger oximeters allow for other uses such as those by pilots. A lot of pilots that fly high-altitudes in non-pressurized aircraft find these devices beneficial to monitor hypoxia levels of the pilot and passengers. This can let you know the appropriate times for supplemental oxygen to alleviate any flight discomfort. Also, we see a lot of athletes starting to use these devices who see their oxygen levels decrease during physical activity such as mountain climbing.

Through this blog, we’ll let you know what are the acceptable ranges and possible applications for these devices as well as the best manufacturers such as Nonin. The portability factor has really enabled prices to come down and you can get them for under $200 each. Check back as we grow and follow this rapidly growing market that is expected to grow to $310 Million over the next few years.