Product Spotlight: The Masimo Rad-5v & Rad-5

Masimo is a medical technology company that specializes in non-invasive patient monitoring devices. Their products include a broad range of sensors, monitors, and related software designed to improve patient outcomes and reduce the cost of care. Masimo’s products are used in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, emergency medical services, and home care. Some of Masimo’s key products include their Rad-5v (spot-check) and Rad-5 (spot-check & continuous) pulse oximeters which measure oxygen saturation and pulse rate.

The Rad-5v spot-check pulse oximeter features:

  • Masimo SET® technology is scientifically and clinically proven to provide accurate pulse oximetry measurements during motion and low perfusion
  • Lightweight, convenient handheld device with a long battery life—over 30 hours on 4 AA batteries
  • FastStart allows for rapid measurement at start-up
  • Perfusion Index (PI) indicates arterial pulse signal strength
  • Signal I.Q.® (SIQ) bar for signal identification and quality indication during motion and low signal to noise situations
  • Audible and visual alarms for Sensor Off and Low Battery
  • Optional protective boot cover with built in table-top stand

The Rad-5 spot-check and continuous pulse oximeter features a few extra attributes:

  • Masimo SET® technology is scientifically and clinically proven to provide accurate pulse oximetry measurements during motion and low perfusion
  • Lightweight, convenient handheld device with a long battery life—over 30 hours on 4 AA batteries
  • User configurable power up default settings
  • Sleep Mode allows clinicians to disable audio tones and LEDs
  • Up to 72 hours of trending memory
  • Perfusion Index (PI) indicates arterial pulse signal strength and may be used as a diagnostic tool during low perfusion
  • Signal I.Q.® (SIQ) bar for signal identification and quality indication during motion and low signal to noise situations
  • FastSat® tracks rapid changes in arterial O2 with unmatched fidelity
  • SmartTone beeps in sync with pulse, even under patient motion conditions
  • Sensitivity options: APOD, Normal and MAX
  • Audible and visual alarms for High/Low Saturation, Pulse Rate, Sensor Off and Low Battery
  • Optional protective boot cover with built in table-top stand
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