Finger oxygen saturation monitor?

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Hello all,

My girlfriend is currently working her second year in the field of nursing. I know how hard you all work and how her job can be very exhausting so for Christmas I like to get her some tools that can simplify her job. Last year I got her a Littman and a nice Fossil watch to match her scrubs. This year I remember her mentioning a finger oxygen saturation monitor that also measured a heartbeat. I was just curious what brand of one of these to get because I see them anywhere from 15-200$ and would like to get her a quality device that is of a medical grade. Also if you guys have any other handy devices such as this for gift suggestion let me know so I can hook her up! Thanks for taking the time.

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Specializes in ICU.

I wouldn't pay more than $25 for a pulse ox monitor. I think I paid about that for mine; lasted a year. Look at the reviews to determine which one is best for her.

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Great! Thank you just wanted to make sure it would be accurate enough for her to use.

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Specializes in Acute Care Pediatrics.

There may be an issue with her using one that she has purchased in the workplace.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

We are prohibited from using personal devices in facilities (all must be facility owned, maintained and calibrated per regulations and accreditation requirements). The low cost pulse oximiters are NOT intended for diagnostic or multiple patient use. They are intended for non healthcare professionals to use for screening. The calibration and accuracy is not to a healthcare professional standard.

I have a client that has an OTC finger pulse ox, the same device professional grade provided & maintained by the DME company and a bedside pulse oximiter. The devices provided and maintained by DME have the same results. The OTC version fluctuates, does not always get a good reading and if anything is several values below what the calibrated device shows. If I relied on the $25 OTC version not intended for patient use I would be giving my patient unnecessary treatments.

A nurse was using her own personal BP cuff & pulse ox and received a written warning from management as she could not adequately clean between patient use (they are not designed for facility or multi patient use) nor could she prove calibration & accuracy. At least no patients were incidentally harmed.

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Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative.

She wouldn't be allowed to use it. Save your money. Does her workplace not have such devices?

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Specializes in Trauma, Orthopedics.

Get her a nice pair of work shoes instead. Or compression socks. I know that would be a great way to make my life easier!

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Specializes in Clinical Research, Outpt Women's Health.

Maybe some Danskos? Diamonds are nice too. Good for you for being so thoughtful. That is worth more than any gift.

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Specializes in Acute Care Pediatrics.

Or a gift certificate to a scrub store. :)

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Gift certificate to a scrub or shoe store and several pairs of bandage scissors.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.
Gift certificate to a scrub or shoe store and several pairs of bandage scissors.

And penlights. Decent pens especially if attached to a retractable cord

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