A pulse oximeter is a device that indirectly monitors the oxygen saturation of a patient’s blood and changes in blood volume in the skin. As opposed to drawing a blood sample, pulse oximeters use wavelengths of light to take measurements by placing a sensor on the patient’s fingertip, or even across the foot.
The Masimo Rad-8 Pulse Oximeter is most commonly ordered to monitor oxygen levels for treatment of patients with respiratory issues, prematurity, or even to monitor heartrate in patients with heart conditions.
Masimo Rad-8 Features
> Simple, easy to use interface with one touch programming and large LED color display
> Compact, lightweight design for use in acute and alternate care settings, including long term care facilities, homecare, and sleep labs
> Sleep Mode easily configures system to perform bedside studies, with 2-second averaging
> Home Mode configures system for monitoring and trending at home
> Signal IQ® (SIQ) indicator identifies conditions of low measurement confidence
> Up to 7 hours of internal battery life when fully charged
> 72 hours of trending memory
> Available in horizontal and vertical configurations