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Portability -
Handheld pulse oximeters can weight as little as a two ounces. They are
designed to be held by the hand during measurement but can also rest in an
optional docking station and act like a tabletop oximeter.
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Memory -
Handheld pulse oximeters with optional memory have the ability to record
oxygen and hear rate information. This information can be transferred
and viewed in report on a Windows PC using a
download cable and either
NVISION or Profox software.
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Alarms
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Handheld pulse oximeters with optional alarms can be configured to have
audible and visual alarms go off when a pre-selected value for both heart
rate and oxygen level is reached.
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Neonate, Pediatric to Adult
- Handheld pulse oximeters sold by Turner Medical can work on
neonates, pediatrics and adult patients. All hand held oximeters come
with an adult clip sensor. You must purchase a
suitable sized sensor for neonate and pediatric applications.
Turner Medical does offer "sensor swaps" where the adult sensor can be
replaced with a comparable neonate/pediatric sensor.
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Reusable /
Disposable Sensors
- Handheld pulse oximeters have multiple
sensor options. Turner Medical carries a full line of reusable and
disposable sensors from neonate to adult that are compatible with handheld
oximeters.
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Durable with
Warranty
- Turner Medical only sells oximeters with a manufacturer's
warranty. All handheld pulse oximeters sold by Turner Medical have at
least a two year warranty and have service centers in the United States.
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Fast Readings
- Handheld pulse oximeters provide accurate readings within seconds making
it the perfect device for spot checks on multiple patients.
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Multiple Power Options
- Handheld pulse oximeters have multiple power options (battery or docking
station). The
Nonin 2500 series has an optional docking station (2500CC-UNIV).