Why is pulse oximeter important to have in home?
Pulse oximeters measure the oxygen saturation level in our body. It is a painless and harmless test that helps us understand how well our heart is working to supply our body with oxygen.
Pulse Oximeter could also be used to monitor the health of individuals with certain types of conditions to check on their blood oxygen levels, Such conditions are:
![Asthma](https://www.safety.com.sg/images/healthcare/laica/asthma-icon.png)
Asthma
![Pneumonia](https://www.safety.com.sg/images/healthcare/laica/pneumonia-icon.png)
Pneumonia
![Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)](https://www.safety.com.sg/images/healthcare/laica/copd-icon.png)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
![Lung Cancer](https://www.safety.com.sg/images/healthcare/laica/lung-cancer-icon.png)
Lung Cancer
![Heart Attack/ Heart Failure](https://www.safety.com.sg/images/healthcare/laica/heart-attack-icon.png)
Heart Attack/ Heart Failure
![Anemia](https://www.safety.com.sg/images/healthcare/laica/anemia-icon.png)
Anemia
LAICA EA 1006 is an easy to use fingertip pulse oximeter that detects blood oxygen accurately and precisely. Produced to exacting standards, LAICA’s oximeter features a portable design with 4 direction screen rotation for a convenient reading.
![Laica Oximeter](https://www.safety.com.sg/images/healthcare/laica/oximeter-diagram.png)
Product specification
- OLED colour screen with bar graph & waveform
- Automatic 4 directions screen rotation
- Easy operation & portable design
- Automatically powerful off after use
- Accuracy: SpO2 (70-99%): ±2% PR (30BPM - 250BPM): +1BPM or ±1%
How to use an Oximeter
![Fingertip Pulse Oximeter](https://www.safety.com.sg/images/healthcare/laica/battery-icon.png)
Place the battery at the back of oximeter and press the main button.
![Fingertip Pulse Oximeter](https://www.safety.com.sg/images/healthcare/laica/earlobe-icon.png)
Place your finger, earlobe, or toe inside the oximeter clip. You may feel a small amount of pressure, but there will not be any pain or pinching. Stay relaxed and calm.
![Fingertip Pulse Oximeter](https://www.safety.com.sg/images/healthcare/laica/press-icon.png)
If the screen is facing away from you, press the main button to rotate the screen towards you.
![Fingertip Pulse Oximeter](https://www.safety.com.sg/images/healthcare/laica/monitor-icon.png)
Hold your finger in position for as long as needed to monitor your pulse and oxygen saturation. Remove your finger once your readings are displayed.
Oximeter chart
![Chart](https://www.safety.com.sg/images/healthcare/laica/chart.png)
1 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - A lung disease that makes it harder for sufferers to breathe. It’s typically caused by long-term exposure to irritating gases or particulate matter such as cigarette smoke.
2 Hypoxic- Affected by Hypoxia: Abnormally low levels of oxygen in the body