Overview
The Creative Medical SP-20 is a handheld pulse oximeter designed to monitor blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) and pulse rate. It features a color LCD for continuous, clear display and comes with an adult finger sensor suitable for users weighing 30 kg or more. The unit includes an internal rechargeable battery, supports Micro USB charging, and can be used with a charging dock. Its handheld design allows use with compatible sensor types beyond fingertip probes and provides functions such as data storage and configurable alarms.
Typical settings
- Hospitals and clinics
- Health centers and examination units
- Home care under medical guidance
- Emergency and care equipment
- Ongoing monitoring of SpO2 and pulse rate as directed by a clinician
What it measures
- SpO2 (blood oxygen saturation)
- Pulse rate
Key features
- Color LCD with continuous display
- Screen orientation can be viewed horizontally when the device is placed in landscape
- Internal rechargeable battery; up to 18 hours of operation per full charge (as per product specifications)
- Micro USB charging; can also charge via a docking station
- Visual and audible alarms when values exceed set pulse limits or when SpO2 falls below a set threshold
- Data storage for up to 580 hours
- Supports up to 16 users
- Includes adult finger sensor (≥30 kg)
- Compatible with multiple sensor types per device specifications (e.g., finger and ear sensors)
Package contents
- SP-20 handheld pulse oximeter unit
- Adult finger sensor
- Micro USB charging (via cable)
- Charging dock, if included in the supplied configuration
Specifications
- Brand: Creative Medical
- Model: SP-20
- Device type: Handheld pulse oximeter
- Measurements: SpO2 and pulse rate
- Patient group: Adults
- Included sensor: Adult finger sensor
- Suitable user weight for included sensor: ≥30 kg
- Display: Color LCD
- Battery: Internal rechargeable
- Charging: Micro USB / charging dock
- Operating time: Up to 18 hours
- Data storage capacity: Up to 580 hours
- User profiles: Up to 16
- Alarms: Visual and audible
- Dimensions: 15.8 × 7.3 × 2.5 cm
- Weight: 230 g
- Model number: 001005013146
Basic use
Connect a compatible sensor to the device, place the sensor correctly on the measurement site, power on the unit, and wait for the values to stabilize before interpreting results. For optimal readings, ensure the patient is comfortable, the sensor is properly positioned, and movement is minimized.
Factors that may affect readings
- Patient movement during measurement
- Incorrect sensor placement
- Poor perfusion at the measurement site
- Cold extremities
- Interference with the light signal
- Using an incompatible or incorrect sensor
Important
Pulse oximetry readings should be interpreted within the appropriate clinical context and are not a substitute for medical diagnosis. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Seek medical advice if readings are unexpectedly low or symptoms are concerning.
