Pulse Oximeter

I’ve just bought my stethoscope for clinical school and got the cardio pod case to store it in. The case has a slot for a pulse oximeter so was wondering if it’s worth getting one or if it’s a waste as every hospital or GP will have their own? Also if it is worth getting one which one would you recommend that is sufficient for use in a clinical setting?

Thanks in advance :smile:

Reply 1

ForestCat

18

Original post by Anonymous

I’ve just bought my stethoscope for clinical school and got the cardio pod case to store it in. The case has a slot for a pulse oximeter so was wondering if it’s worth getting one or if it’s a waste as every hospital or GP will have their own? Also if it is worth getting one which one would you recommend that is sufficient for use in a clinical setting?

Thanks in advance :smile:

You don’t need to buy a pulse ox!

Reply 2

RosaPonselle

9

You shouldn't need one but they are handy to have and are relatively inexpensive these days. Braun do one that is just under £20 that we use at the practice

Reply 3

Chwirkytheappleboy

17

I have never used my own pulse oximeter in a professional environment because they’re always available in abundance at work.

I have one at home, but realistically I’ve never really needed it there either.

Reply 4

ForestCat

18

Original post by RosaPonselle

You shouldn't need one but they are handy to have and are relatively inexpensive these days. Braun do one that is just under £20 that we use at the practice

But £20 as a student for something they will never need is unnecessary. All clinical areas will have them and it’s not something they will need to practice for osces etc

Reply 5

RosaPonselle

9

call it an added extra. if you have parents/grandparents that are buying you things for Xmas :biggrin:

then this isn't the worst thing to get. and it is handy to have at home. there's been a few occasions especially since COVID where I have people over and have stuck it on. there's no need to get a lot of equipment of course these days but I still have the ophthalmoscope/otoscope set that was a Xmas gift from my grandparents and it's seen me through nearly 30 years and arguably that's much less useful!

Reply 6

JoeTSR

22

I'd recommend it. Even if it's just so that if you get unwell and need a phone consultation, you can handover your obs. £10 on amazon, a cheap one is fine.

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