I bought this for my elderly mom while she's recovering from knee replacement surgery. She LOVES IT and said that it makes her feel more secure to carry this around in her belt pack. This gives her an idea of the "patterns" of 3 of the important vital signs (pulse, oxygen, respiration rate) while she's resting and during exercise. Then she knows if something is out-of-whack even if she otherwise feels fine.
The readings show up a few seconds after clamping it onto the finger and are very consistent. The display shows a cute little bar that jumps with each pulse. The iPhone app is quick & easy to connect with Bluetooth and has a beautiful moving graph that tracks history like a fancy medical monitor. I was able to show her how to use this without even reading any of the manual. A quick tap on the menu button flips the screen 90 degrees (one of four orientations).
There is only one product improvement I would suggest if the manufacturer is reading this.. I'd like to be able to use Energizer Ultimate Lithium AAA batteries rather than regular alkaline because they last much longer (according to the manual it has to be regular alkaline).
I only trust Masimo pulse oximeters for accuracy; the other copycats are inaccurate junk. At first I wasn't sure if I should spend so much on a small gadget, but looking back at the decision, I am very happy I made the purchase. This is one of my favorite products of the year. Everyone in our family wants to "borrow" it from my mom because we are all curious of our fitness parameters.
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 5.16 x 3.9 x 2.32 inches |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 0.46 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 2.91 x 1.61 x 1.18 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.26 Kilograms |
| Brand Name | Masimo |
| Color | White/Black |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Masimo |
| Part Number | 9901-B |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| Included Components | MightySat Pulse Oximeter, 2 x AAA batteries, Lanyard, Soft Fabric Pouch, Instructions |
