Temasek Foundation: Keep Your Oximeter Box in Case You Need an Exchange

There’s only one thing Singaporeans love more than free gifts: free replacements for the free gifts.

So, when the Temasek Foundation announced that they were giving out oximeters to every household for free in yet another mass distribution exercise, residents were pleased to say the least.

But when we learned that they would be replaced if faulty, we were over the moon. 

And now the foundation has given us a tip to make this exchange easier.

Temasek Foundation: Keep Your Oximeter Box in Case You Need an Exchange

The Temasek Foundation has urged residents to keep their oximeter box in case their device is defective.

Those who find that their oximeter isn’t working properly can exchange their unit at the Temasek Shophouse at 28 Orchard Road between 5 Jul and 31 Aug.

You won’t simply get a free oximeter when you turn up at the shophouse, of course.

You’ll have to bring along your oximeter and its box in its original condition, along with government-issued identification such as your NRIC or FIN card for identification purposes.

Wait, but how do you check if your oximeter is working properly?

Four Simple Steps

Once you’ve collected the device and taken the oximeter out, remember not to throw the box away!

Put in two AAA batteries and press and hold the down button on the device to turn it on.

Then put your finger inside the probe clip and wait for your results!

If the device is functioning properly, it should display an oximeter reading at the end and tell you if any irregularities were found.

You can check out the foundation’s full instructional video here.

What Blood Oxygen Levels are Considered Normal?

According to the foundation, blood oxygen levels between 95% and 100% are considered healthy, while a level between 90% and 94% is considered low.

Those with low blood oxygen levels should seek medical attention, as they may need supplemental oxygen.

As for those with blood oxygen levels below 90%, they should head to the Accident and Emergency department immediately, as these levels are “dangerously low” and require urgent treatment.

While it cannot replace COVID-tests, the coronavirus can cause blood oxygen levels to drop to dangerously low levels – even when you have no other symptoms – and can sometimes indicate infection.

In case you don’t know, you can collect the devices on behalf of your family at more than 300 FairPrice, Sheng Siong, Giant, Cold Storage, Watsons, Unity, and Guardian outlets across the country.

All you have to do is present a leaflet with a redemption tab which was distributed by Singapore Post via letterboxes.

The mass distribution exercise will end on 5 Aug.

You can head here for more information.

Featured Image: Facebook (Temasek Foundation)