Pulse Oximeter remote vitals
How to remotely view data from a connected pulse oximeter in real time
During a Video Call consultation, you have the option to view data from a patient using their pulse oximeter in real time. Once you launch the Remote Vitals application and instruct your patient to connect their bluetooth or USB enabled health device to the Video Call, you will see the results live in the call screen. You have the option to manage control for participants, take a screenshot for the patient's record, export data and more.
Please see below for instructions regarding supported pulse oximeter devices and how to use the Remote Vitals App to connect a patient's Bluetooth or USB enabled pulse oximeter during a Video Call consultation.
Click here for information for your patients.
Information for health service providers
Supported pulse oximeter devices tested with Video Call
BerryMed BM1000c
The BerryMed BM1000c is a compact, clinical-grade fingertip pulse oximeter.
iHealth PO3M
Includes historical data that can be accessed, shared into the call and downloaded.
ChoiceMed MD300CI218
A compact, clinical-grade fingertip pulse oximeter.
CreativeMed PC-60FW
Includes historical data that can be accessed and downloaded.
Massimo MightySat
Includes Pleth waveform and touchpad for device settings and features.
CreativeMed PC-68B Wrist Oximeter
Includes historical data that can be accessed in the call and downloaded.
Quick Reference Guides for clinicians and patients
These downloadable reference guides provide a quick how-to for the Remote Vitals application:
Quick reference guide for clinicians
Quick reference guides for patients (please click on the link for the device or computer you are using):
- Windows or MacOS: Quick reference guide
- Android smart phones: Quick reference guide
- iPhones and iPads (iOS devices): Quick reference guide
Viewing and downloading historical data from the monitoring device
Some monitoring devices have the ability to store historical data and this can be accessed during a Video Call. In this way you can view the data from the device to monitor your patient's health. Currently, this has been tested and is working on the iHealth PO3M pulse oximeter. Please use these steps to access the historical data on this device:
Join your patient in the Video Call and, when ready, click on Apps & Tools and then select Remote Vitals.
Important: Ask your patient to turn on their monitoring device but tell them not to place it on their finger. This is because you want to access the historical data, rather than live data.
Next, instruct your patient to click on Add Device. Your patient will see a list of their active health devices appear on their screen, allowing them to select their device. This will connect their device to the Video Call via Bluetooth.
Alternatively, you can click on Bluetooth for Another User in your screen and select the participant to prompt them to connect their device.
Once the monitoring device pairs, your patient will see the Bluetooth symbol on the device light up.
Remind them not to put the device on their finger but to leave it turned on. The historical data will be accessed and start sharing into the Video Call. Click on the Take the snapshot button to take a screenshot of the results showing on the screen.
