The SM-150 Finger Pulse Oximeter or the SM-165 Finger Pulse Oximeter (pictured below) is a gadget that I bring with me to work as a secondary backup, in case the machine in our office malfunctions or some of the equipment go missing. Believe me, it has happened many times in the past.

The SM-165 pulse oximeter comes with a few accessories, as you can see from the photo above: a black case to secure the oximeter, a neck strap/wrist cord, and finally, a manual just in case you are not familiar with these things and need to do some reading. By the way, it also comes with a new set of AAA batteries, which means you can start utilizing this gadget as fast as you can put the batteries in! The battery cover is easy to remove and replace and shouldn’t be giving you any problems.

It’s so easy to use. Just stick your finger in, press the white button, and you’ll get real time reading of your heart rate and your oxygen saturation. The display rotates too, so you can see the values in any orientation. The LED lights are clear and visible. There’s a little graphic bar too, in case you prefer to visualize your heart rhythm. The unit shuts off automatically, if there is no activity detected, saving you a good amount of battery life for future use. There’s a battery level indicator, so you can see if you need to replace your batteries soon.

The SM-150 or SM-165 pulse oximeter is very portable, allowing you to bring it anywhere without the hassle. You can then use it to spot check your O2 saturation…anywhere, anytime! This can be a useful gift that you can give to your granny too, especially if she has chronic asthma or COPD or other respiratory issues.

By the way, I’ve seen portable pulse oximeters like these being sold anywhere from $60 and upwards. The The SM-150 Finger Pulse Oximeter is currently on sale at Amazon.com for only $27.95. The SM-165 Finger Pulse Oximeter is on sale for only $29.95. Order yours today! Pick the model number that suits you!

*Note: pictured above is the SM-165 model