RE: Pulse Oximeter CMS-50D+
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RE: Pulse Oximeter CMS-50D+
(05-18-2012, 09:49 PM)Suzjohnson Wrote: Last night I cut off a 5" +- strip of 3/4" durable cloth tape which I applied to the complete underside of the device and running down my finger and a bit of my palm. Then I took maybe a 3" strip and very loosely wrapped around my finger making sure there were adherence points on my finger and adhering well to the tape running the length of my finger. It was comfortable because it didn't increase the pinching at all. Would work best without hand lotion applied first.
Suz
Thanks for taking the time to describe in detail your method of taping Suz! See my prior reply to pssnn. I tried your method while awake this morning, but like the tape job I tried last night, I think this would still allow my finger to slip out since the top of the unit can still open if I bend my finger.
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RE: Pulse Oximeter CMS-50D+
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RE: Pulse Oximeter CMS-50D+
(05-18-2012, 10:55 PM)PaulaO2 Wrote: Did you get what you thought was an accurate recording?
Yes, I did. It coincided very well with my titration study. This mornings readings were the same so I'm a happy camper!
Suz
RE: Pulse Oximeter CMS-50D+
Good! I'm glad it is working for you!
I don't use mine every night. I used it the first time for 10 nights and have used it sporadically since then. I am trying some new medications and I am checking to make sure they don't cause any problems with sleep.
PaulaO
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RE: Pulse Oximeter CMS-50D+
(05-18-2012, 11:27 PM)pssnn Wrote: This works for me:
This worked for me too...thanks pssnn!
Now a couple of other questions:
1) I've noticed that when I look at the reports generated by the SpO2 Review software that the number of events aren't the same as in the Sleepyhead software, even if I change the settings so that they are both using the same parameters for events. Anybody else seeing this?
2) I've had a couple of occasions where when I've synced my SpO2 data with the Sleepyhead graphs that sometimes Sleepyhead will put the SpO2 graphs on the wrong day (current day instead of the night before). For instance, this morning the graphs showed up under Sleepyhead for 5/20 instead of 5/19. I had to re-import the SpO2 data using 5/19 date. So, when pulling the SpO2 data in, you need to make sure you have the correct date shown as well as the correct start time.
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RE: Pulse Oximeter CMS-50D+
Oh, that's a hoot! I just posted my problems with exactly this same thing over on the other CMS-50D thread! It finally occurred to me that what I type in should be the same as the beginning of the SleepyHead session. Duhhh! This is quite an adventure.
Suz
RE: Pulse Oximeter CMS-50D+
(05-20-2012, 08:28 AM)Suzjohnson Wrote: Oh, that's a hoot! I just posted my problems with exactly this same thing over on the other CMS-50D thread! It finally occurred to me that what I type in should be the same as the beginning of the SleepyHead session. Duhhh! This is quite an adventure.
Suz
Too funny Suz---I just posted the result of when sleepyhead puts the wrong date in the time stamp and it is not caught before saving on the other thread.
B36--yes I have been seeing the same issue with the data. I ALWAYS double check that value now before I click on the save!
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RE: Pulse Oximeter CMS-50D+
You know, with the poor quality of the user guide that comes with the CMS-50D+, we'd be lost if not for ApneaBoard Forum!!!
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RE: Pulse Oximeter CMS-50D+
(05-18-2012, 11:27 PM)pssnn Wrote: This works for me:
Oh my goodness gracious, we have some creative people on this board! I can't tell very well from the pictures, but it doesn't look to me like you have your finger in as far as it will go. Could that be part of the reason it's not staying on your finger?
It also looks like you have it on your index finger. I always place it on my middle finger. That way I have the index finger and ringer on each side of the oximeter to stabilize it. I position myself with the palm of my hand facing up. Your fingers naturally want to curl so the oximeter lays in the palm of my hand with a finger on each side to help hold it in place.
Works like a charm and I've never had it even come close to falling off in the middle of the night when I'm sleeping. I've woken up with my hand hanging off the side of the bed, palm down, fingers pointing towards the floor and it still hasn't fallen off.