Wrist oxmieter
I've been looking for a fitbit type of monitor that also tells me my O2 saturation levels for years. I was just at COPD10 and there's one that will be available in the US sometime relatively soon. I'm not trying to sell or promote this thing, but I think I will find it extremely useful for exercise and monitoring my O2 levels and others may as well. It means I won't have to have a fitbit and my oximeter when I go to the gym. Want more information? Email me.
To the moderators: if this doesn't pass muster, is there a way that someone can word it so it does? I'm really just trying to give information I think would be useful to some people.
Hi Jean! It is totally fine to share your opinions on equipment and devices, so long as you are not financially involved or benefiting from the products, which it sounds like you aren't! I'm sure many of our members would love to hear about what you learned at COPD10! This is a great example of why we added the new "messages" feature to the site! Members are welcome to message each other regarding anything they wouldn't want to be made public (such as in a comment on the site). You can message another member by clicking on their blue username which will take you to their member page. From there, you'll see a "Private Message" option under their profile picture!
I hope this device is made available in the US soon and helps you and others with COPD! (And potentially others needing to monitor their O2 levels as well!) Thanks for sharing! -Casey, COPD.net Team
Indeed I hope this is affordable and can be easily bought in the market.
Hi again, Delta22, and thanks for posting your comment. This technology is actually available currently.
You may want to do a GOOGLE search using the words 'wrist pulse oximeter', and then another search using the words 'pulse oximeter'.
I believe you will find a variety of items that provide this type of information in a wide array of price ranges. You will see 'smart watches' as well as simple pulse oximeters. The choice will ultimately be your own to select whichever type of device suits both your lifestyle and your budget.
I do hope this provides you with enough information so that you can move forward with a decision for yourself.
Please do check back and let us know what you decide if you'd like.
Wishing you well,
Leon (site moderator COPD.net)
I think wearable technology is one space that could really provide a beneficial communication between physicians and their patients. The ability for healthcare providers to more closely and accurately monitor vital signs of their patients can only be a good thing. Being able to foresee oncoming negative effects is one medicines best allies.
You make excellent points, 1coolbreeze, and we appreciate you sharing your thoughts with our online community. All the best, Leon (site moderator)
Hi Jean, did these ever come to be ?
If so, do you know what they are called and how well they work? Thanks
