Pulse oximeters are vital tools in remote patient monitoring (RPM), providing essential blood oxygen and heart rate data. The FDA-cleared Tenovi POx RPM Pulse Oximeter offers a user-friendly solution for healthcare providers to remotely track patients’ vital signs. This article explains how this device works and its benefits in managing various health conditions.
What is an RPM Pulse Oximeter?
A pulse oximeter is a medical device that measures blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) level and heart rate. With remote pulse oximetry monitoring, physicians can identify complications early and provide prompt treatment between regularly scheduled office visits.
An RPM pulse oximeter device can help manage a range of health conditions, including:
- Asthma: When an asthmatic’s oxygen levels trend downward, it can indicate impending respiratory failure.
- Congestive Heart Failure: Keeps check on low oxygen saturation, which is a common symptom.
- COPD: Monitoring leads to early identification and prompt treatment, preventing symptoms from worsening.
- Lung cancer: Used to predict cardiopulmonary morbidity after lung resection in cancer patients.
- COVID-19: Shows effectiveness and safety for monitoring lung deterioration at home.
Furthermore, a 2022 review published in the Lancet revealed that monitoring COVID-19 patient pulse oximetry levels at home was deemed safe and could help pinpoint signs of condition deterioration.
Tenovi POx: RPM Pulse Oximeter Features
Some remote patient monitoring pulse oximeters require downloading apps or the tedious pairing of devices. Tenovi’s RPM pulse oximeter comes already paired and ready to use immediately. The RPM device offers one-step, accurate, and seamless recording.
Key features include the following.
- Measures oxygen saturation and pulse rate
- FDA-cleared, CE, and EN certified with industry-leading accuracy
- Multi-color LED
- Real-time pulse bar graph, plethysmogram, and perfusion index.
- Transmits data through a cellular network with the Tenovi Cellular Gateway.
How Does the Tenovi POx Pulse Oximeter Work?
The Tenovi Cellular Gateway powers the Tenovi Pulse Oximeter. The patient simply plugs in the Gateway one time to take daily pulse oximetry readings. The Gateway LED turns red every morning, reminding the patient to take their daily measurement. An LED ring on the Gateway turns green to confirm the measurement is successfully transmitted.
The Tenovi RPM Pulse Oximeter automatically transmits data wirelessly to the Tenovi cloud. Through Tenovi’s advanced system integrations, physicians can view the measurements in the Tenovi RPM dashboard or their proprietary platform.
Most people have a normal pulse oximeter reading between 95% and 100%. The Tenovi RPM platform automatically alerts the clinician for quick intervention if a patient’s blood oxygen saturation level is below a set threshold.
How to Use the Tenovi POx
Tenovi RPM Pulse Oximeter enables accurate, quick, and easy remote patient monitoring.
Below are tips for using the Tenovi RPM Pulse Oximeter.
- Turn on the device. Place a finger inside the slit, and wait for the reading.
- Wait until you hear a beep from the gateway.
- Take the RPM pulse oximeter off of your finger.
This quick video shows you how to set up, the proper pulse oximeter placement and how to use the Tenovi POx RPM Pulse Oximeter.
Please see the Tenovi RPM Pulse Oximeter Quick Start Guide for further assistance.
Tenovi Remote Patient Monitoring Technical Support
Remote patient monitoring devices provide assurance and quality of care for patients with chronic conditions. Sometimes, patients and care teams may require guidance or technical support. Therefore, Tenovi offers a HIPAA-compliant technical support team that helps patients, providers, and care teams with the RPM technology and troubleshoot any issues.
Tenovi’s technical support associates are trained to provide clear and friendly instructions on how to use RPM devices. By providing this level of support, Tenovi reduces workload, costs, and stress for healthcare providers while enhancing the patient experience.
If you want to learn more about how Tenovi can help you deliver better care with our remote patient monitoring fulfillment and APIs, please schedule a free demo and consultation today.
