Oximeter Bracelet

Posted by crystalena @crystalena, Apr 1 10:50am

I am looking to buy myself an oximeter bracelet..
I have seen so many online.. I read reviews and find lots of negative info on most.. Does anyone here use a bracelet? I see rings also , but not intrested in the rings.
If you can suggest a brand you have had success with, I would love to know.. Blessed Be all of you, Crystalena

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jlk12 | @jlk12 | Apr 2 7:14am

I never heard of an oximeter bracelet and I can’t imagine them being all that accurate. I just use the finger one. I have several. I keep one in my kitchen, one by my chair in the living room, one in my bedroom and one for taking along when I go out. My Pulmonologist advised that I don’t constantly check my O2. I’m on 4L oxygen 24/7 . He said checking your O2 and worrying about your oxygen saturation can cause anxiety. Sure, check your sats occasionally, but not constantly was what I was told. Ask your Pulmonologist what he/she thinks about which type of oximeter is best to use.

stevelc | @stevelc | Apr 2 8:33am

I included a listing on Amazon for a wrist monitor from the company that I purchased one of their ring monitors which I’ve had about two years. It seems that my ring monitor reads about 3-4 points higher than I actually have but it is consistent. As pictured, the sensor goes on the finger and the main device is on the wrist. After using the finger model, I might even consider buying one for myself. I mostly use mine to check my breathing during sleep. Mostly during the day, I don’t check it unless I feel I am very low. The constant readout is Bluetooth to the app on your phone but does have a display on the device screen.

hicopd | @hicopd | Apr 2 9:13am

I just buy Nonin oximeters for under $30 on Ebay. They are all fingertip oximeters and match the reading on the medical centers so I believe they are accurate. They are bluetooth enabled as well.

I have worn a bracelet oximeter but it had a silicone sensor you had to wear on your finger, which zi found very hot and uncomfortable to wear for any extended period of time.

crystalena | @crystalena | Apr 3 9:42am

In reply to @jlk12 "I never heard of an oximeter bracelet and I can’t imagine them being all that accurate...." + (show)

@jlk12 Yes , I will ask my pulmonary doctor . The bracelets are available . I have finger ones too . I move around my house with a 75 foot line . I am on 24/7. 4 ltrs . If I am sitting down I may not notice if there is a problem with the line . I do check at my nose too . But sometimes I am busy and fail to realize I am not getting enuf oxy. I want something I can glance at, rather than sticking the meter on my finger . These bracelets also can have alarms on them . As far as becoming stressed with checking oxy often . That is not a factor with me . And my fingers may have paint or glue on them and the meter end up a mess . Thanks for the input . Crystalena

jlk12 | @jlk12 | Apr 3 10:16am

Just a word of caution. It is advised to not use more than 50 foot of tubing with a stationary oxygen concentrator.

jerdonus | @jerdonus | Apr 11 8:07am

I bought my finger oximeter on Amazon for $159 I wear it on my thumb like a ring it alerts me when my oxygen gets below 88% and also checks my pulse and date. You can download the app for free and it charts your oxygen and a pulse and records for 3 days. charging lasts about 12 hours. The band is cheesy and broke so I use tape to hold it on. I've had it for about 6 months Wellue is the name. Good luck!