5 Reasons to Buy from Us

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One- Is product health Canada approved?

This is by far the most important factor and concern many customers have. Health Canada has been working in the best interest of the public to set one of the world’s most comprehensive and diligent processes for importing and marketing medical devices.  Any company which imports and distribute products in Canada would need to have a valid Medical Device license meaning that the product has been tested and inspected by Health Canada to make sure is within the set guidelines. Unfortunately, Health Canada cannot have much control over companies who are based out of Canada, and also consumers who buy a product for personal use will not be addressed by the Health Canada device license requirement.  Potentially a customer could be buying a product which is made of inferior materials with low accuracy and health hazard from vendors which are based out of Canada even though the sold advertises shipping to Canada. One of the ways to spot this issue is the fact that many online vendors mention Sports use or leisure use or aviation use on the product which means the product is not a medical-grade product and is not reliable. All the product range listed on this website have valid medical device license issued by Health Canada.

Two – Where is the product shipped from?

We sent all our products from Canada. We have been using Canada Post as our main shipping partner since we can office our products to every single postal code in the country.

When you buy products that are shipped from outside Canada, you will not have any control over the shipping time as national holidays, customs clearance and many other factors can delay deliveries even up to a month.

Three- Is the price in the Canadian dollar and all other charges are included?

All our products are in Canadian Dollars. And the product customs and import duty had already been paid before we imported the product to Canada.  Our customers only pay the price which is listed and they are not liable to any import duty.

When you buy products from overseas and non-Canadian vendors, firstly you might go through the currency conversion which is not much in your favor most of the time as there is also the credit card company issues margin involved.  Moreover, when the product comes to Canada- CBS (Canadian border services) will inspect the package and depending on the value declared would add a percentage of custom duty on that and the receiver is liable for paying for that before the product gets released.

Four- What if I would need to return the product if the package is unopened?

We do understand that from time-to-time people’s decisions or needs change. Returning the product to us is pretty simple. You send the product back with your preferred shipping method. You will be liable for a full refund after a 15% re-stocking fee. (This is a fee covering the initial shipping cost that we send you the product)

When you purchase a product from overseas, we would certainly say “changing mind is not an option”. Your return shipping charges could be easily multiple times what you paid for the product.

Five- What warranty do I have for the products?

We have confidence in our product offering. Within the one year after the purchase for any reason if there has been an issue with the product you simply contact us via customer-serivce@123checkup.com. We will send you a pre-paid shipping label- you simply drop the faulty unit at the nearest Canada Post. Upon receiving the product, we will be sending you a brand new unit.

In contrast, many overseas sellers offer a warranty knowing the fact that it will never be economically viable for the customer to claim the warranty in case the product fails. Simply the shipping charge for sending the product will be very high. Most vendors would need 2-3 weeks to repair the unit and send you back with another 3-4 weeks transit time

We always trust our customers’ gut feelings and concerns. We are happy to answer any questions you might have.

lacking Oxygen – what are the symptoms?

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Oxygen is one of the most abundant elements in the universe. It’s a bit ironic, then, that people with breathing problems can’t seem to get enough of it. The body needs a certain amount of circulating oxygen in the blood at all times to effectively nourish the cells, tissues, and organs. When blood oxygen levels drop below normal, a condition known as hypoxemia may occur.

Hypoxemia can be acute, occurring suddenly because of an emergency situation, or chronic, taking place over time because of a long-term health condition like COPD.  Hypoxemia is the main reason that people with COPD are prescribed supplemental oxygen. But many people with COPD are unaware that they’re hypoxemic and, unless prompted to do so for another reason, they don’t immediately seek medical attention. This is unfortunate, because hypoxemia associated with COPD contributes to a reduced quality of life, impaired skeletal muscle function, decreased exercise tolerance and an increased risk of death.1 If you or a loved one have COPD or another chronic illness that puts you at greater risk for hypoxemia, it’s important that you’re able to recognize signs and symptoms of lack of oxygen so that appropriate action can be taken if, or when, it occurs.

Symptoms of lacking Oxygen in Blood (Hypoxemia)

Low oxygen symptoms of hypoxemia vary depending upon its severity. If you or a loved one experience any of the symptoms listed below, contact a health care provider as soon as possible:

  • Confusion
  • A sense of euphoria
  • Restlessness
  • Headache
  • Shortness of breath
  • Rapid breathing
  • Dizziness, lightheadedness and/or fainting spells
  • Lack of coordination
  • Rapid heart rate
  • Elevated blood pressure
  • Visual disturbances
  • A bluish tint to the lips, earlobes, and/or nail beds (cyanosis)
  • Elevated red blood cell count or polycythemia (if a long-term problem)

Monitoring Oxygen Levels at Home

The best way to detect hypoxemia is through arterial blood gases (ABGs), however, this is generally not possible in the home setting unless you have a doctor’s order for a home care nurse or respiratory therapist. Although it should not be used to replace ABGs in the initial diagnosis of lung disease and the evaluation for long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT), a pulse oximetry monitor plays an important role in the home monitoring of patients with lung disease,2 whether they’re using supplemental oxygen, or not. In fact, along with blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and temperature, oxygen saturation is now considered to be the fifth vital sign in many institutions.3

A pulse oximeter is a non-invasive device that measures the oxygen saturation of hemoglobin in the blood. Because it is able to rapidly detect changes in oxygen saturation, it can provide a warning to patients and health care providers alike of impending or existing hypoxemia.3

Normal oxygen saturation levels run between 95% and 100%, but it’s typical for patients with lung disease to run lower. Nonetheless, once oxygen saturation levels drop consistently to 88% and below at rest, a patient should be evaluated for supplemental oxygen therapy.4

What to Do if Oxygen Saturation Levels are Low

If you’re not already using supplemental oxygen and you’re experiencing symptoms of hypoxemia and/or low oxygen saturation levels, don’t wait; contact your health care provider immediately to see about being evaluated for LTOT. Oxygen therapy is appropriate for many conditions that cause hypoxemia, COPD included.

If you are a current user of supplemental oxygen and experiencing symptoms of hypoxemia and/or low oxygen saturation levels, troubleshoot your oxygen equipment to make sure it’s working correctly. If troubleshooting doesn’t resolve the issue, contact your health care provider; you may need an adjustment in your oxygen dose or your current course of treatment.

Source: https://www.inogen.com/blog/signs-your-loved-one-may-not-be-getting-enough-oxygen/

Author: Deborah Leader RN, BSN, PHN

1Kent, Brian D., et. al. Hypoxemia in patients with COPD: cause effects and disease progression. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2011; 6: 199–208. Published online 2011 March 14. DOI:  10.2147/COPD.S10611.
2Pierson, DJ. Pulse oximetry versus arterial blood gas specimens on long-term oxygen therapy. Lung. 1990;168 Suppl:782-8.
3International COPD Coalition. Clinical Use of Pulse Oximetry. Pocket Reference. 2010.
4WebMD. COPD and Oxygen Therapy Guidelines: When is it Necessary? Updated 2013.