Tim Mara wrote:

First off, let me say I think the Pulse oximiter can be a useful tool to
anyone who is flying at altitudes and using supplemental oxygen....I also
looked into these low cost Pulse Oximiters. What I am finding with more
checking is that some have popped up on the market that have been reported
as poor quality knock-offs, typically, made in China and may not be totally
accurate with their readings...Nonin, the company that produces the Finger
Pulse Oximiters that I do offer I have also been told has a lawsuit out on
one of these companies that is producing an exact knock-off in China and
even has the Nonin name on it....
just to note of caution..

The one I mentioned is approved by the FDA and requires a prescription
to purchase. Counterfeits are a concern for any brand, as Tim points
out, so I would suggest buying your oximeter (Nonin or whatever brand)
from a well-known dealer, and not on eBay!

As far as the prescription is concerned, most of us can easily get one
from a physician friend, I think, or they might even be willing to
purchase it for you, as they can sometimes get a discount. The Nonin
units like Tim sells are not approved for medical use, which is why it
doesn't require a prescription.


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Eric Greenwell
Washington State
USA