Dr.Odin Pulse Oximeter + PI(TY-01)

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are Dr.odin’s Pulse Oximeters used for?
  Provides indication regarding how well the heart is pumping oxygen throughout the body. Can also be used at home to monitor for anyone with a condition like asthma, anemia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), pneumonia, lung cancer,heart failure, congenital heart defects that may cause them to experience periods of low oxygen levels. Also used for people with these conditions to monitor oxygen levels while exercising, traveling at high altitudes, taking a new medication, or starting out on prescribed supplemental oxygen.
• Why is it important to have my blood oxygen level checked?
  If you have a condition that can cause low blood oxygen levels, it’s important to have your levels checked regularly. It may also be important to check your levels if you experience symptoms of low oxygen, such as wheezing or chest pain, when sleeping, exercising, or traveling at high altitudes. With this knowledge, you can receive supplemental oxygen or other medical care when needed to prevent cell and tissue damage.
• What are the tips for getting a better reading?
  Inaccurate readings can either cause panic or a misleading, false sense of security. To limit the factors that could influence your blood oxygen level reading, try the following: Ensure that the pulse oximeter is securely attached to your finger or other body parts, not too tight or too loose. Hold hand below the level of your heart. Warm your hands up by placing them under a warm towel or running them under warm water. Relax your hand or hold it steady when taking the reading. Try another finger, the opposite hand, or another body part if you are having trouble getting a good reading.
• What is Dr.Odin’s Pulse Oximeter?
  A pulse oximeter, sometimes referred to as a pulse ox, is a small, portable device that measures the oxygen saturation level of your blood. Often, the pulse oximeter will also display your heart rate.
• How does Dr.Odin’s pulse oximeter work?
  Pulse oximeters use beams of light that painlessly pass through the blood in that area to measure your blood oxygen levels. The amount of light absorbed by the blood varies depending on how oxygenated the blood is.
• How to read Dr.Odin’s Pulse Oximeter?
  Dr.Odin’s pulse oximeters will display two numbers: your blood oxygen level and your heart rate. Typically, the blood oxygen level will be indicated by SpO2 and the heart rate will be indicated by PR BPM or HR.