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Just got my ResMed AirSense 11 today and noticed that in the menu there is an option "search for pulse oximeter" (select search once your oximeter is working and in the pairing mode).
Anyone tried any Bluetooth pulse oximeter models compatible with AirSense11? Any recommendations on particular models - stability, precision, etc?
Called ResMed US hotline and after a short search, I was told that ResMed has not yet developed a native pulse oximeter compatible with AS11, the person was unable to provide any 3rd party compatible BT pulse oximeters, so relying on the community knowledge here.
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I have been hammering RedMed, and the answer is always, "you will know when we issue a release."
It is only mentioned in the limited warranty in the S11 manual -- "Oximeters and CPAP and bilevel device oximeter adapters"
"The object in life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane." -- Marcus Aurelius
Device update 2 Release date: The week of July 24th Release #: SW04600.09.6.2.0 What’s new? Care Check-In: Enhancement of the ResMed Care Check-In user experience. Bluetooth oximetry:
Air11 devices are now compatible with Bluetooth oximetry. Your care provider will contact you if this is applicable to your therapy.
SO the question is WHAT WORKS? There are under $20 oximeters but they likely turn off after a minute.
I don't know the answer to your question, but since the update rolled out today, I am going to try it with my Wellue O2 Ring. I will let you know if that works.
I would believe it will be a Resmed oximeter and not another brand. The reason is there isn't any standards for the communication protocols for oximeters. This is left up to the oximeter manufacturer to develop them for their device. The Bluetooth connection is a conduit, much like a power cord, and there are a bunch of different configurations of those.
INFORMATION ON APNEA BOARD FORUMS OR ON APNEABOARD.COM SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED AS MEDICAL ADVICE. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN BEFORE SEEKING TREATMENT FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING SLEEP APNEA. INFORMATION POSTED ON THE APNEA BOARD WEB SITE AND FORUMS ARE PERSONAL OPINION ONLY AND NOT NECESSARILY A STATEMENT OF FACT.
