Fingertip Pulse Oximeter - Fast, Accurate Oxygen and Pulse Readings at Your Fingertip
- SpO2 and Pulse Rate Monitoring - rapid, clinically accurate SpO2 and pulse rate measurement from a compact fingertip device provides two of the six NHS NEWS2 early warning score parameters from a single non-invasive reading, supporting timely deterioration identification in care home, hospital, and homecare settings.
- OLED Auto-Rotating Display - automatic 4-way rotating OLED display allows readings to be viewed from any orientation - by a standing carer during bedside assessment, by the resident in a self-monitored home setting, or in any position during transit - without adjusting the device or the patient hand position.
- Auto Power-Off and Low Battery Warning - automatic power-off when not in use and low battery warning preserve battery life and prevent missed readings from unexpected battery depletion; lanyard keeps the device accessible for frequent monitoring across multiple residents without returning the device to storage between episodes.
- MHRA-Regulated NHS NEWS2 Device - MHRA-regulated under UK MDR 2002; SpO2 and pulse rate are two of the six NHS NEWS2 parameters, making this oximeter standard monitoring equipment for care home clinical governance; CQC Regulation 12 obligations met by the durable fingertip housing and documented device decontamination between patient uses.
Alerta Fingertip Pulse Oximeter - SpO2 and Pulse Rate Monitoring
The Alerta Fingertip Pulse Oximeter provides rapid, clinically accurate SpO2 and pulse rate measurement from a compact battery-operated fingertip device. The automatic 4-way rotating OLED display allows readings to be viewed from any orientation, and the lanyard provides quick access for frequent monitoring across care episodes. Auto power-off and low battery warning prevent battery depletion interruptions. As an MHRA-regulated device, it supports NHS NEWS2 early warning score monitoring and CQC Regulation 12 equipment requirements in care home and clinical settings.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reference | NCL-ALT-DE300 |
| Measurements | SpO2 (blood oxygen saturation) and pulse rate |
| Display | OLED, automatic 4-way rotation |
| Auto Power-Off | Yes |
| Low Battery Indicator | Yes |
| Lanyard | Included |
| Power | 2 x AAA batteries |
Regulatory Compliance
The Alerta Fingertip Pulse Oximeter is an MHRA-regulated device under UK MDR 2002. SpO2 and pulse rate are two of the six NHS NEWS2 (National Early Warning Score 2) parameters; a complete NEWS2 assessment additionally requires respiratory rate, blood pressure, level of consciousness, and temperature. The normal SpO2 range under NEWS2 is 95-100% (Range 1) or 88-92% for patients with confirmed hypercapnic respiratory failure (Range 2); readings outside these ranges should trigger clinical escalation per the care home clinical deterioration protocol. CQC Regulation 12 equipment obligations include documented decontamination of the fingertip housing between patient uses per NHS IPC guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What SpO2 reading should prompt clinical escalation in a care home setting?
Under NHS NEWS2, an SpO2 reading below 95% (Range 1 - the standard range for most residents) or below 88% (Range 2 - for residents with confirmed hypercapnic respiratory failure) should trigger a NEWS2 assessment and escalation per the care home clinical deterioration protocol. Individual residents with chronic respiratory conditions such as COPD may have a personalised target range specified in their care plan; this should be documented alongside the resident NEWS2 baseline and reviewed by the GP or community nurse.
How should the pulse oximeter be decontaminated between patient uses?
The fingertip housing should be wiped with an NHS IPC-compliant surface disinfectant wipe between patient uses. Do not immerse the device in liquid. In care home settings, a resident-dedicated oximeter is the recommended IPC approach to prevent cross-infection. Where a shared device is used, the CQC Regulation 12 documented decontamination record should log the cleaning between each resident use, with the product code and date recorded.
Part of our professional Clinical Medical Equipment range. Pulse oximeters provide non-invasive oxygen saturation and pulse rate monitoring for care home residents and clinical patients.
NCL-ALT-DE300
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- SpO2 and Pulse Rate Monitoring - rapid, clinically accurate SpO2 and pulse rate measurement from a compact fingertip device provides two of the six NHS NEWS2 early warning score parameters from a single non-invasive reading, supporting timely deterioration identification in care home, hospital, and homecare settings.
- OLED Auto-Rotating Display - automatic 4-way rotating OLED display allows readings to be viewed from any orientation - by a standing carer during bedside assessment, by the resident in a self-monitored home setting, or in any position during transit - without adjusting the device or the patient hand position.
- Auto Power-Off and Low Battery Warning - automatic power-off when not in use and low battery warning preserve battery life and prevent missed readings from unexpected battery depletion; lanyard keeps the device accessible for frequent monitoring across multiple residents without returning the device to storage between episodes.
- MHRA-Regulated NHS NEWS2 Device - MHRA-regulated under UK MDR 2002; SpO2 and pulse rate are two of the six NHS NEWS2 parameters, making this oximeter standard monitoring equipment for care home clinical governance; CQC Regulation 12 obligations met by the durable fingertip housing and documented device decontamination between patient uses.