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A note to SportStat® and FlightStat® customers:

We have recently discontinued the SportStat and FlightStat fingertip pulse oximeters due to the increasing popularity of our new, more affordable GO₂ Achieve. The GO₂ Achieve has the same proven accuracy you’ve come to trust with the added benefit of lower power consumption (runs on only one AAA battery) and is also available in three fun colors! We are proud to provide you with this exceptionally easy-to-use, accurate and durable fingertip pulse oximeter for all your personal monitoring needs!

• GO₂™ Achieve Fingertip Pulse Oximeter
• What is In-Flight Hypoxia?
• How Does GO₂ Achieve Work?
• Additional Resources
• Warranty

GO₂™ Achieve Fingertip Pulse Oximeter

The GO₂ Achieve fingertip pulse oximeter from Nonin Medical provides health and sport enthusiasts with reliable oxygen saturation and heart rate values without compromising the quality and accuracy that have made Nonin the most trusted name in fingertip pulse oximetry. The highly durable GO₂ Achieve provides instant and accurate feedback in any environment including exercise, high altitude sport and air travel.

• Get FitThe GO₂ Achieve fingertip oximeter is an ideal oxygen and heart rate monitoring companion while you exercise. Compact and easy-to-use, simply place GO₂ Achieve on your finger for instant accurate oxygen saturation and heart rate feedback.
• Climb HigherCertified for operation up to an altitude of 40,000 ft., the accurate and durable GO₂ Achieve is the most dependable way to monitor for Acute Mountain Sickness. Nonin’s products are recognized by the American Alpine Institute and have been to the summit of many of the world’s highest peaks including Denali (20,320’) and Everest (29,035’).
• Fly with Peace of MindHypoxia can impair cognitive function beginning at 5,000 feet. For instant and reliable results, the GO2 Achieve is certified for operation up to an altitude of 40,000 ft. and easily provides the necessary information for passengers and pilots to check for the onset of in-flight hypoxia.

What is In-Flight Hypoxia?

When flying at high altitudes, hypoxia can impair your ability to read, reason, think, see and even talk. These cognitive functions are necessary to fly you and your passengers safely. Depending on your age, overall health condition, etc. — hypoxia can occur as low as 5,000 feet.

How can you identify hypoxia?

By knowing the symptoms of in-flight hypoxia and evaluating your pulse and oxygen saturation with the GO₂ Achieve fingertip pulse oximeter.

What are the symptoms of hypoxia?

You may not even recognize the symptoms of hypoxia because hypoxia is insidious in its onset. The signs and symptoms can be different for every person and may not occur in the same progression as listed below. Therefore, it is important to be aware of all the signs and symptoms.

"Aviation Physiology," Federal Aviation Administration, Civil Aeromedical Institute, Oklahoma City, OK.

How Does GO₂ Achieve Work?

The GO₂ Achieve fingertip pulse oximeter emits red and infrared light through a finger and detects the fluctuating signals caused by the pulsating blood flow. Your pulse rate is determined from the signals received by a light detector. The ratio of the fluctuation of the red and infrared light signals is used to calculate your oxygen saturation (%SpO₂) of hemoglobin.

How Do I Read the GO₂ Achieve?

It is important to understand what each symbol and display means:

• Oxygen Saturation: Displays percent oxygen saturation (%SpO₂).
• Pulse Rate: Displays the number of pulses per minute.

What is %SpO₂?

A pulse oximeter tells you what percent of your hemoglobin molecules are carrying oxygen — your oxygen saturation %SpO, a %SpO₂ reading of 97 tells you that 97% of your hemoglobin molecules are carrying oxygen.

At higher altitudes, oxygen saturation (%SpO₂) decreases, since there is less oxygen available in the air. Physical exertion at high altitude can be difficult because of the reduced xygen level.

Additional Resources

Listed below are a number of resources to provide additional information.

• 1. "Altitude Problems," Adkins, Carrie L., Advance For Managers of Respiratory Care, March 1998.
• 2. "Aviation, High Altitude and Space Physiology,"; Textbook of Medical Physiology, Guyton, Arthur C., Hall, John E, Ph.D., WB Saunders Company, 1996.
• 3. "Aviation Physiology," Federal Aviation Administration, Civil Aeromedical Institute, Oklahoma City, OK, 1998.
• 4. "Breathe Easier, Pulse Oximeter Detects Hypoxia Your Brain Doesn’t Recognize and Helps Get More Mileage Out of Supplemental Oxygen Tanks," Chien, Bruce, MD, Aviation Safety, February 2000.
• 5. "Effects of Mild Hypoxia on Pilot Performances at General Aviation Altitudes," Nesthus, Thomas E., Rush, Ladonna, L., Wreggit, Steven S., Federal Aviation Administration, Civil Aeromedical Institute, Oklahoma City, OK, 1997.
• 6. "How Much Oxygen is Enough? Ask the Pulse Oximeter," Achtel, Robert, MD, MAPA Log, August 1998.
• 7. "Hypoxia: An Insidious Killer, How Pilots Can Combat the Subtle But Lethal Effects of Oxygen Deprivation," Patiky, Mark, Aviation Safety, August 1993.
• 8. "Hypoxia! How to Recognize and Defeat It," Benenson, Tom, Flying, May 1993.
• 9. "Hypoxia, Oxygen and Pulse Oximetry," Furgang, Fred, MD.
• 10. "The Pilot: An Air Breathing Mammal," Mohler, Stanley R., MD, Human Factors Bulletin, Flight Safety Foundation, 1981.
• 11. "Quick Response by Pilots Remains Key to Surviving Cabin Decompression," Mohler, Stanley R., MD, Human Factors and Aviation Medicine, Flight Safety Foundation, 2000.
• 12. "When Humans Fly High: What Pilots Should Know About High-Altitude Physiology, Hypoxia and Rapid Decompression," Pendleton, Linda D.

Warranty

Nonin’s unconditional warranty for the GO₂ Achieve is good for two full years from the date of purchase. (Homecare use only)

With so many throwaway products available these days, it’s important to choose a product that not only is consistently accurate, but is also built to last. At Nonin, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality products available at a great value.

Nonin will be here long after the sale and our knowledgeable customer service representatives are available to answer your questions at (800) 356-8874, Monday – Friday from 8AM to 5PM, or by email at info@nonin.com.