18/04/2021
Pulse oximeters are clip-on devices that measure oxygen saturation. They work by shining a light through a relatively transparent area of the skin. The light shines through to a detector positioned on the other side of the skin. When clipped onto a finger, one side of the clip shines the light, and the other detects it.
The amount of light absorbed by the blood indicates the oxygen saturation. A pulse oximeter does not directly measure oxygen saturation but instead uses a complex equation and other data to estimate the exact level.
Benefits:
✔Monitoring oxygen saturation over time
✔Alerting to dangerously low oxygen levels
✔Offering peace of mind to people with chronic respiratory or cardiovascular conditions
✔Assessing the need for supplemental oxygen
Price: KSh.1500/-
Where to buy:
Nairobi : Castro 0723 902329
Kisumu: Vera 0707 583077
Nakuru: Kevin 0727 409645
Eldoret: Moses 0796 948044
