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pulse ox machine

blindhearted

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I have a Respironics - (<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://950fingeroximeter.respironics.com/">http://950fingeroximeter.respironics.com/</a> - that's what it looks like and some info on it.) I have had it about 6 or more years. It still workes great. It shows your Sat and Pulse. It fits on your finger, very portable. I believe my insurance company paid for it. At the time that I got it, ppl outside the medical field didnt have it, so it was very expensive. I believe now they arent as much. You might want to see if your insurance would pay for it. I believe my doctor wrote a Rx for it and probably a letter of medical necessity. I dont know if you can purchase them without a Rx. I have seen warnings that say you cant purchase without the order of a physician. So you might want to check into that as well.

Added: I found this website, seems to have a few that are alot cheaper.
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.tinashomecare.com/pulse_oximeters.htm">http://www.tinashomecare.com/pulse_oximeters.htm</a> (also has Pari Trek Kit for $169.95, not sure what they usually run.)

If I come across anything else, I will post it <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 

blindhearted

New member
I have a Respironics - (<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://950fingeroximeter.respironics.com/">http://950fingeroximeter.respironics.com/</a> - that's what it looks like and some info on it.) I have had it about 6 or more years. It still workes great. It shows your Sat and Pulse. It fits on your finger, very portable. I believe my insurance company paid for it. At the time that I got it, ppl outside the medical field didnt have it, so it was very expensive. I believe now they arent as much. You might want to see if your insurance would pay for it. I believe my doctor wrote a Rx for it and probably a letter of medical necessity. I dont know if you can purchase them without a Rx. I have seen warnings that say you cant purchase without the order of a physician. So you might want to check into that as well.

Added: I found this website, seems to have a few that are alot cheaper.
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.tinashomecare.com/pulse_oximeters.htm">http://www.tinashomecare.com/pulse_oximeters.htm</a> (also has Pari Trek Kit for $169.95, not sure what they usually run.)

If I come across anything else, I will post it <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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