SantamedicalGeneration 2 Fingertip Pulse Oximeter Oximetry Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitor with Batteries and Lanyard

The unit came in a neatly packaged box complete with a lanyard, a case, 2-AAA batteries, and the instructions. While the batteries weren't a common brand, it was a bonus to have them included at all. My spouse, a retired nurses aide, tested the pulse-ox meter several times and declared it excellent. The display is bright and clear and there are 6 display modes available. It's easy to switch between them to change the orientation, direction, and style of the display which makes it easy for either the caregiver or patient to read the results. The heavy denier nylon case has a velcro closure and both a D-ring and belt loop so it can be easily attached to your belt or travel bag. The case has just enough room for the unit and a small microfiber cloth or alcohol cleaning pad. The pulse oximiter unit is well protected by the case whether you hang it around your neck or throw it in a travel bag. The lanyard has a clip so that you can detach the unit for use while leaving the lanyard around your neck. Pressing the power button turns the unit on and repeated pressing cycles through the display options. The unit shuts off by itself after 8 seconds so no worries about running the batteries down if you forget to turn it off. Altogether, this is a great pulse oximeter with nice accessories making it an excellent value.

As a thirty year Cardio Thoracic ICU nurse, I have a lot of experience with hospital grade pulse oximetry monitoring devices. With the crazy COVID cases in which the person has vague viral symptoms and is noted to have profound silent hypoxia, I decided to purchase a pulse ox for my family’s personal use. I found the device easy to use and very accurate when compared with hospital devices. It comes with a lanyard as well as padded case, and includes batteries. As others have mentioned, insert batteries carefully. They have two springs side by side which I think is confusing for insertion/placement . A special feature I really liked is the display of a pleth waveform on one of the views. This waveform helps visualize the intensity of each heartbeat. You can actually see how forcefully or weakly the heart contracts on each beat. This waveform also helps you to discern how accurate your readings are. If the waveform has a repetitive row of hills traveling across, then you are giving good info to the machine and the readings are more accurate. If the waveform is erratic and you have no sat reading or low sats then there may be too much interference from movements or not enough blood flow for device to work. Place device on thumb, index, or middle fingers that are not too cold and have person hold extremity very still while obtaining reading for more accurate results. I highly recommend this device for personal use for its ease of use, accuracy, value, and convenience.

I bought this as an update to a Santa Medical oximeter I bought in January of 2017. The older one still works perfectly well, but since I use it to help monitor a health issue, I wanted a second one available.The first one I bought based on reviews, this one I bought based on personal satisfaction with the original. I have had the original with me in the doctors office, and while maybe not quite as fast as the medical grade equipment, the results are virtually identical. The new one I just got is much faster at resolving and updating than the original, and the result are in line with the original.The build quality seems excellent; it feels like a quality piece of equipment. The screen is easy to read, even upside down (I use the screen that shows the waveform on my left thumb). If I had one request, it would be to offer a display choice, reading upright on the left thumb, on the waveform. This is by no means a negative factor.The price for the device was also very reasonable.

Really there is no way of knowing if the numbers are right or not. They should provide a calibration sample so that we can be sure of what is right what is off. But for the price, it is convenient and may be day to day variation is reliable, not sure. Good product, love using it.

Easy to use and read.

works like it should , gives me correct information

Works fast and is easy to use.

We can relay on the product to measure the Blood Oxygen daily. It is a great product!

Great machine, puts my mind at ease with kids croup and asthma. Easy to use. Quick, kids like it

Fast response, good quality

This is an excellent product. It does what it is supposed to do. Highly recommended.

GREAT!!!!

Very simple use and clear display. Easily worth every cent.