This article explores what a remote patient monitoring (RPM) pulse oximeter is and how to use the FDA-cleared Tenovi POx RPM Pulse Oximeter. First, a pulse oximeter is a medical device that measures blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) level and heart rate.
What is an RPM Pulse Oximeter?
With remote pulse oximetry monitoring, physicians can identify complications early and provide prompt treatment in between regularly scheduled office visits. 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.
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.
Tenovi POx: RPM Pulse Oximeter Features
Some remote patient monitoring pulse oximeters require downloading of apps or the tedious pairing of IoT devices. However, Tenovi’s RPM pulse oximeter is 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 device is easy to use and user-friendly. The patient simply plugs in the Gateway one time to take daily pulse oximetry readings. 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 dashboard or their proprietary platform. Finally, the Gateway LED turns red every morning, reminding the patient to take their daily measurement.
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.
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 90%.
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. However, patients may require guidance and support to ensure accurate measurements. Therefore, Tenovi offers a HIPAA-compliant technical support team that helps patients and providers get started 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 remote patient monitoring, please schedule a free demo and consultation with us today.
