Nonin GO2 Achieve FingerTip Pulse Oximeter SandStone Orange

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Valene Cromey says...

This is a wonderful and accurate device for monitoring oxygen levels, pulse and strength of heartbeat. I measured it against a professional hospital quality oximeter and it compared accurately well. It just takes a few seconds longer to produce the result. The readout lights up automatically when your finger is inserted and is very easy to read, even in complete darkness. You can keep it on to watch the levels change while resting or while exercising. It doesn't appear to be waterproof, so DO NOT take it while swimming or showering.



I'm grateful to Nonin for making this available and affordable. The fact that it is made in the USA clinched my decision to buy this one. I purchased a case for it to take with me when traveling.



Thanks also to Amazon for availability and reviews in making purchase decisions.

Posted on August 6, 2010

Enda Azzopardi says...

I was looking for an finger pulse oximeter for home use after being hospitalized twice with breathing/lung issues.After considering less expensive models, I decided to buy this one due to the reviews given here on Amazon. It has given me peace of mind knowing that I can check my oxygen level and pulse rate anytime I feel the need. If you are looking for a good quality, durable, easy to read and easy to use finger pulse oximeter, I would highly recommend this one.

Posted on August 7, 2010

Carmon Bachrach says...

Nonin GO2 Achieve Oximeter



My father was recently admitted to the hospital with a pulmonary embolism.His oxygen levels were dangerously low and we knew that when he was released from the hospital he would be on oxygen for a while. I bought this oximeter so that we could easily track his oxygen levels at home.



First, and most important, this oximeter is very accurate. We compared its reading to the large unit they used at the hospital and it was always within 1 point of the hospital's reading. After the hospital, my father was in an nursing facility for a month while his lung healed. The entire time we were able to use our oximeter and again it was always within 1 point of the nursing unit readouts.Now he is at home and we have total confidence in this oximeter.



This device is so easy to use. There is no off/on switch, you simply put it on your finger and it takes a reading in about 5 seconds.When you take it off your finger, it automatically turns off. Although a reading appears quickly, it is best to wait 30-60 seconds to let the reading settle down so it is more accurate.



The oxygen saturation reading is in large digits. Below that is your heart rate, in smaller font size.For those of us who need reading glasses, it would be better if Nonin made the pulse rate the same size as the oxygen reading. :)However, it is very handy that both the saturation and heart rate are available on one screen. I didn't realize it when I was researching oximeters, but it ends up that if you need to track oxygen saturation for medical reasons, you typically also need to track the patient's heart rate. It worked out great that this device has both.



An additional great feature is that the LCD display is backlit. When I was researching oximeters, I didn't really think about a feature such as backlighting. Once we had the device, it was obvious that a backlit screen is a must have. It's impossible to read the LCD in a dimly lit room otherwise.



The unit comes with a standard AAA battery. If you use the device very frequently during the day/night, you will need to replace the battery frequently (more than once a week).



Overall, we are extremely happy with this device.After seeing how well it worked, a friend of the family bought one. That unit reads the same as or within 1 point of our original unit.Good to see that a second unit was as accurate as ours.



We've had our oximeter for about 3 months now and it's still going strong. Very happy with our purchase.

Posted on August 7, 2010

Arlen Mursch says...

I did a lot of research between brands before ordering this item.Ultimately the deciding factor for me was the company's website.I found that there is a medical grade of this item requiring a prescription - and it is the same item.The specifications for the two are listed side-by-side - and even the price is the same; the only difference is this one does not require a prescription.The medical grade meters must meet FDA tests - so this one obviously does, as well.



I like the continuous readout.From the pictures I was not quite certain what to expect in the readouts or performance - I didn't feel the descriptive information was precise on this.The readouts are for pulse rate, blood oxygen level, and a scale that, literally, shows your pulse and the strength of your pulse.This enables you to know if you are getting a strong enough pulse to get a good reading.



After first putting the unit on, I did some moving around, sitting still, and various things to change my activity level.The pulse rates changed accordingly and there were some variances in the oxygen level, as would be expected.Though I have just quite smoking (mostly) I did light up and had a few quick drags to see what effect this would have (lower oxygen at first, then catching back up almost to not-smoking level).



I'm impressed with the unit.It will operate economically on AAA batteries.If I end up using it a lot, I'll probably go to rechargeables for it.



While this one was a few dollars more than some of the alternatives, I felt it would be the most reliable from the research I did.After receiving it, I am extremely pleased with the way it works.I would highly recommend it.

Posted on August 8, 2010

Maranda Crowers says...

I purchased this Pulse Oximeter in blue from Concord Health Supply on Amazon, not really knowing how accurate it was likely to be, but wanting some ability to watch trends on my sPO2 levels during exercise.I ride a recumbent trike 3 days a week, about 150 miles/week, and 3 days a week I am at the hospital Cardio-Pulmonary rehab facility for an hour of monitored and supervised exercise.The hospital is a large regional trauma center, and has excellent equipment and facilities.Concord shipped as advertised, and the GO2 arrived in good condition.



I have taken this GO2 unit in with me to each of the last 6 appointments at the hospital, and compared it to the hospital equipment during all phases of exercise - resting to 130 bpm exercise.The O2 reading has agreed exactly with the numbers on the hospital equipment 90% of the time, and the rest of the time disagreed by 1% before eventually matching.The heart rate indication has never been more than 2 beats off from either the hospital's monitoring station, or from the 3 lead ECG portable transponder I have to wear during my appointments. The cario-pulmonary staff were impressed with the sixze, weight, accuracy, and ease of use of the Nonoin GO2, are planning on buying a number of these units for patients to wear at their exercise stations without having to go to the monitoring station for sPO2 eadings.



I also had occasion to test the Nonin customer service department late one Friday afternoon with an unusual question.I want to mount this GO2 on my trike for a Challenged Athlete 1/2 Ironman this October, as it is important I stay within the heart rate and O2 parameters the Doctor's set for me when they gave me the OK to train for this event.My problem was that the surface of the GO2 case is so soft that the mounting tape squares couldn't stick to the case.I e-mailed customer service, and within 15-20 minutes the product manager had emailed me back, saying that she was going to have the engineering department contact me.



Within 1 hour the Engineering manager had emaied me, stating that this was a 'fun question', and offering some insights into different types of industrial strength materials that were generally sold through business supply sites, rather than general consumers. When I e-mailed him back that I needed an industrial velcro or mushroom lock tape so I could move the GO2 between my training and my racing trikes, he said that he would have the engineer who designed the case contact me late this week when he is back in the office. I am really impressed by the customer service at Nonin, especially regarding an off-beat and unusual application like mine.



All told, this little device will do exactly what I want, and my experience so far is that it is backed by a solid company with great customer service.

Posted on August 8, 2010

Kelvin Deshazior says...

I've used this pulse oximeter for a number of months now and have had the opportunity to compare it with various models used by nurses and doctors in hospitals and clinics.It compares quite favorably at a fraction of the price.I am quite pleased.

Posted on August 8, 2010

Rosalie Delavina says...

We bought this when my wife was leaving the hospital with a pleurex catheter and the doctors were concerned about her oxygen usage.

The nurses in the hospital used a Nonin similar to this, just a bit faster (and 3x the cost).My insurance company approved a rental pulse oximeter that cost about $500/MONTH to rent.(This is one reason insurance is so high).My cost for one month of the rental was almost the cost of purchasing this one.No brainer.This works perfectly, is more than fast enough (just a few seconds), and was able to help tell us when we could call the doctor to consider removing the catheter - a very important concern for my wife.

The kicker is that I still have this to keep track of any possible additional issues, and the kids like checking to see who can hit the highest number.

If you need a pulse oximeter, I strongly recommend the Nonin.

Posted on August 9, 2010

Tonya Mereno says...

The Nonin GO2 Oximeter measures heart rate and blood oxygen levels. I have training in wilderness first aid and wanted a simple device to accurately measure heart rates. Getting oxygen levels is a bonus and adds to assessing a patients condition.



I have measured pulse rates and oxygen levels while hiking in moderate terrains on day hikes. The Oximeter performs well when tested on several hikers changing heart rates and oxygen levels. I would recommend the Nonin Oximeter as working as advertised. I have no other medical training or have used Oximeters made by their competitors. I selected the Nonin by reading previous owner reviews.

Posted on August 10, 2010

Caitlyn Cother says...

The Nonin Achieve does the measurements well but if you want to use it in dark environments it has a serious problem. The back light only works sometimes.



Amazon replace mine, but the 2nd unit behaves the same. The device has an ambient light sensor. If it senses low light the back light should turn on. I think the problem is that the sensor is very sensitive to infrared. If the ambient temperature is over about 75 degrees, the light never turns on.



At about 80 deg I tried the unit in a dark area -- no light. I put the Nonin in the refrigerator for a few minutes. After chilling, the back light works for a few minutes until it warms to room temp again.



So it seems they have a design flaw. Don't buy it if you need to use it in the dark.

Posted on August 10, 2010

Randy Titlow says...

i am a father of two small children who both unfortunately have respiratory ailments. my oldest is 4 and the youngest is 2 and i have gotten good readings on both children. after spending time in the hospital with both i purchased this unit so i could be proactive and so far so good i have had no issues and it has worked flawlessly. the biggest reason why i purchased the unit is it comes with a 3 year warranty which was a lot longer than a lot of other units listed. this also happened to be the manufacturer that most of the respiratory therapists that i met in the hospital were using so i felt that had to be a good sign.

Posted on August 14, 2010