Pulse Oximeter
Fingertip SpO₂ and pulse-rate monitor — fast, non-invasive oxygenation assessment for field and clinical use.
What is the MED-TAC Pulse Oximeter? A fingertip SpO₂ and pulse-rate monitor (SKU MEDTAC1111) for rapid, non-invasive oxygen-saturation assessment. Compact and lightweight at 7 oz, it delivers essential vital-sign data for trauma assessment, airway and respiration monitoring, and triage — a cost-effective diagnostic for IFAK supplementation and medical-kit builds. A Premium model (MEDTAC1112) is also available.
Key Specifications
| Manufacturer / Vendor | MED-TAC International |
| SKU | MEDTAC1111 |
| Device Type | Fingertip pulse oximeter |
| Measurements | SpO₂ (% oxygen saturation) + pulse rate (BPM) |
| Method | Dual-wavelength (red / infrared) photoplethysmography |
| Power | Standard batteries (field-replaceable) |
| Weight | 7 oz |
| MARCH Category | Respiration (R) |
| Tier | Standard (see also Premium MEDTAC1112) |
| Application | IFAK, EMS bag, CLS kit, vehicle kit, clinic |
What It Is
Oxygen-saturation monitoring is a core vital-sign assessment in both prehospital and clinical care. The MED-TAC Standard Pulse Oximeter provides non-invasive SpO₂ and pulse-rate readings in a lightweight 7 oz fingertip format — easy to carry in any IFAK, medical bag, or kit pouch. For tactical medics, EMTs, nurses, and trained responders who need reliable SpO₂ data without the cost or complexity of an advanced monitor, it delivers essential diagnostic capability.
Fingertip oximeters emit two wavelengths of light (red and infrared) through the fingertip and measure the difference in absorption between oxygenated and deoxygenated hemoglobin, producing a near-real-time SpO₂ reading in seconds. The unit displays SpO₂ percentage and pulse rate together and runs on standard, field-replaceable batteries.
The standard model is well suited to unit-level CLS kit builds, vehicle medical kits, or as a backup for providers who carry the Premium model as their primary. Stocking multiple units across a team’s kits at an accessible price point keeps SpO₂ capability broadly available — not limited to the one provider holding the team oximeter.
Why SpO₂ Monitoring Matters
Pulse oximetry is the fastest objective window into a patient’s oxygenation status. Under the TCCC/TECC MARCH framework it supports the “R” (Respiration) phase — confirming adequate oxygenation after airway interventions, flagging deterioration in chest trauma, and guiding supplemental-oxygen decisions. A falling SpO₂ trend is an early warning that intervention — repositioning, oxygen, or escalation to assisted ventilation — is needed before visible decompensation.
Operating Notes
- Insert the patient’s finger fully into the device; warm a cold hand first to improve the signal.
- Keep the hand still during the reading — motion artifact distorts SpO₂ and pulse values.
- Allow several seconds for the value to stabilize before recording.
- Record SpO₂ and pulse with a timestamp; re-check at protocol intervals and trend the results.
- Suspect a perfusion or CO problem — not a healthy patient — if the number conflicts with clinical appearance.
Round Out The System
Pair the oximeter with the rest of the respiration and oxygen-delivery chain: a Non-Rebreather Mask for high-flow oxygen, the Size D Oxygen Cylinder and Mini O₂ Regulator as the source, and the Digital Blood Pressure Cuff for circulation. Browse the full airway management collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it measure?
Two values: SpO₂ (peripheral oxygen saturation, as a percentage) and pulse rate (beats per minute), displayed together.
What is a normal SpO₂ reading?
Roughly 95–100% at sea level in healthy adults. Values below ~90% indicate hypoxemia and warrant intervention. Always interpret in clinical context — perfusion, altitude, and chronic conditions shift the baseline.
Why is it not reading?
Most often poor perfusion — cold, shock, or vasoconstriction. Warm the hand, reduce motion, and shield from bright ambient light. A persistently absent reading on a symptomatic patient is itself a clinical finding.
How does the Standard differ from the Premium?
Both deliver SpO₂ and pulse. The Standard (MEDTAC1111) is the cost-effective choice for broad kit distribution and backup use; the Premium (MEDTAC1112) is positioned as the primary team device. Many units field the Premium as primary and stock Standards across individual kits.
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All products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.
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