Guest guest Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 A couple of places for oximeters and there are dozens of excellent places: We have dozens of members who have bought this one for $65. http://portablenebs.com/choiceoximeter.htm Also, here in Nonin's new GO2 which is $99.00. http://www.price-medical.com/Nonin-Pulse-Oximeter-p/go2.htm As to ebay, some of the ones sold there are FDA approved. Others are approved only for sports use. If they do no specifically state FDA approved, do not buy them. > > I got my oximeter on ebay. Cost about $47. w/free shipping. Somehow it went thru Aus. from China but I received it within a week. > > Maggie 64 IPF-3/07-TX > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 The oximeter I bought is definitely approved with the FDA.Maggie 64 IPF-3/07-TX Subject: OximeterTo: Breathe-Support Date: Sunday, December 27, 2009, 9:06 AM I got my oximeter on ebay. Cost about $47. w/free shipping. Somehow it went thru Aus. from China but I received it within a week. Maggie 64 IPF-3/07-TX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 Anyone have a problem getting O2 readings due to cold fingers? I have a terrible time. When I finally get a reading it is in the 80s. I am not on oxygen because my readings on the 6 minute walk stays in the 90s. Does the low O2 cause the cold fingers or do the cold fingers cause the low O2 readings? Chicken or the egg? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 the cold fingers can mess up your reading as i discovered this fall warm up your finger before the reading use hot or warm water, sometimes on the treadmill, i put my finger in my armpit to warm it up rub your hands together the cold finger reading can be scary Pink Joyce R (IPF 3/06) IFA 5/09 Pennsylvania Donate Life Listed 1/09 Inactive 4/09 www.transplantfund.org--- Subject: oximeterTo: Breathe-Support Date: Sunday, January 17, 2010, 2:28 PM Anyone have a problem getting O2 readings due to cold fingers? I have a terrible time. When I finally get a reading it is in the 80s. I am not on oxygen because my readings on the 6 minute walk stays in the 90s. Does the low O2 cause the cold fingers or do the cold fingers cause the low O2 readings? Chicken or the egg? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010  Thanks! I have had cold hands and feet all my life...brrr, it is cold in Indiana... oximeterTo: Breathe-Support Date: Sunday, January 17, 2010, 2:28 PM Anyone have a problem getting O2 readings due to cold fingers? I have a terrible time. When I finally get a reading it is in the 80s. I am not on oxygen because my readings on the 6 minute walk stays in the 90s. Does the low O2 cause the cold fingers or do the cold fingers cause the low O2 readings? Chicken or the egg? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 The meter works by measuring the red light that comes through your finger and the blood. Darker blood lets less red light through, while redder oxygenated blood will let it more red light through. It is a very simple concept, but it doesn't work well if the finger is not warm and filled with blood. When cold, as you may know, your body tries to bring blood into your torso and head more and away from limbs. The meter works, but better when you are comfortable. Jerry/Mississippi/54/IPF/dx April 05Who believes that hard times help us appreciate the good times even more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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