Guest guest Posted February 18, 2006 Report Share Posted February 18, 2006 Diane, Do you have one of these instruments at home, and if so, what does it cost you? Arlen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2006 Report Share Posted February 18, 2006 I was given one by a friend who is a respiratory therapist...apparently, they couldn't use it in the hospital because it doesn't have an alarm. That doesn't matter to me because I just use it to check what my level is. They are about two to three hundred dollars...but your insurance may cover it, too. I think they should give one to every patient who is on oxygen. --Diane Quinlan dianequinlan@... -------------- Original message -------------- From: sarleno@... Diane, Do you have one of these instruments at home, and if so, what does it cost you? Arlen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2006 Report Share Posted February 18, 2006 I purchased mine from REI sporting goods. It was $400. They are on the internet for less. However, not all are of equal quality so you might want to check out several websites. marydianequinlan@... wrote: I was given one by a friend who is a respiratory therapist...apparently, they couldn't use it in the hospital because it doesn't have an alarm. That doesn't matter to me because I just use it to check what my level is. They are about two to three hundred dollars...but your insurance may cover it, too. I think they should give one to every patient who is on oxygen. --Diane Quinlan dianequinlan@... -------------- Original message -------------- From: sarleno@... Diane, Do you have one of these instruments at home, and if so, what does it cost you? Arlen marymassung Yahoo! Mail Use Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 Hi Diane, I got a really good oximeter and my doctor said that I shouldn't put to much into them because of the error factor involved. I am not on oxygen, but have scarring in the lungs from radiation I had from cancer, but when I exercise my levels drop down to 79-81 percent, I told my doctor and he just said to not stress about the numbers, I asked him, but what if they are right? He didn't say anything.....I fired him that day and am looking for another doctor who will listen.... Steve dianequinlan@... wrote: I was given one by a friend who is a respiratory therapist...apparently, they couldn't use it in the hospital because it doesn't have an alarm. That doesn't matter to me because I just use it to check what my level is. They are about two to three hundred dollars...but your insurance may cover it, too. I think they should give one to every patient who is on oxygen. --Diane Quinlan dianequinlan@... -------------- Original message -------------- From: sarleno@... Diane, Do you have one of these instruments at home, and if so, what does it cost you? Arlen What are the most popular cars? Find out at Yahoo! Autos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 Steve, When I first moved to my current location (6 mos ago), the local pulmonologist said the same thing about my oximeter. However, my husband noted that it was the same kind he used in his office! I also found another pulmonologist. That having been said, in one PFT, the RT was suddenly elated (after checking the results of my arterial gas). When I asked the reason for this, she explained that, for the first time, my blood 02 matched my oximeter reading! When I questioned her further, she explained that the oximeter can give a reading showing HIGHER 02 sat than an arterial gas! Of the two, the arterial gas is the accurate figure! Note...she did not say the oximeter would give a lower reading than arterial gas but a FALSE HIGH. Therefore, if your oximeter is showing a sat lower than 90%, it might be as high as 92% or as low as 88% (when adjusted for equipment error...+/- 2%) but no more than that. However, there is no guarantee that this 88%-92% (range) will match your arterial gas reading. If it doesn't, your arterial gas will be LOWER....not higher! marysteve moreland wrote: Hi Diane, I got a really good oximeter and my doctor said that I shouldn't put to much into them because of the error factor involved. I am not on oxygen, but have scarring in the lungs from radiation I had from cancer, but when I exercise my levels drop down to 79-81 percent, I told my doctor and he just said to not stress about the numbers, I asked him, but what if they are right? He didn't say anything.....I fired him that day and am looking for another doctor who will listen.... Steve dianequinlan@... wrote: I was given one by a friend who is a respiratory therapist...apparently, they couldn't use it in the hospital because it doesn't have an alarm. That doesn't matter to me because I just use it to check what my level is. They are about two to three hundred dollars...but your insurance may cover it, too. I think they should give one to every patient who is on oxygen. --Diane Quinlan dianequinlan@... -------------- Original message -------------- From: sarleno@... Diane, Do you have one of these instruments at home, and if so, what does it cost you? Arlen What are the most popular cars? Find out at Yahoo! Autos marymassung What are the most popular cars? Find out at Yahoo! Autos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 An arterial blood gas IS the most accurate....but not practical to use to check oxygenation everyday, and they are painful. What I would suggest is to use the pulse ox to trend your results. That's really how we use them in the hospital. Don't get hung up on just one number....initially, I found it helpful to know what my number was when I did an activity....I knew I'd been feeling awful for a long time, but never equated it with hypoxemia! That's low oxygen in the blood. So, now I know what my numbers are when I feel that way. If I were a pulmonologist, I would set up a system like they do for patients with arrythmia's....a holter monitor...patients wear it for a day and keep a diary of what they are doing. I think it would be a good way to find out when and how often your oxygenation goes down. --Diane Quinlan dianequinlan@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 Hi Diane, I to check my oximeter during the day. I got mine foe 200.00 on line. I can tell quickly by the feeling in my legs then my body. It's almost like I've been running. I think our Dr's should suggest we all use them. Of course I'm just coming off prednisone so things really bother me quickly. I've never had such body and joint pain. I sure hope this doesn't last for long. I'm not to sure how long a person can take this kind of pain. But I'll just keep my faith and wait for tomorrow, It'll be a little better I'm sure. God Bless You All, Peggy on 2/19/06 11:55 AM, dianequinlan@... at dianequinlan@... wrote: An arterial blood gas IS the most accurate....but not practical to use to check oxygenation everyday, and they are painful. What I would suggest is to use the pulse ox to trend your results. That's really how we use them in the hospital. Don't get hung up on just one number....initially, I found it helpful to know what my number was when I did an activity....I knew I'd been feeling awful for a long time, but never equated it with hypoxemia! That's low oxygen in the blood. So, now I know what my numbers are when I feel that way. If I were a pulmonologist, I would set up a system like they do for patients with arrythmia's....a holter monitor...patients wear it for a day and keep a diary of what they are doing. I think it would be a good way to find out when and how often your oxygenation goes down. -- Diane Quinlan dianequinlan@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 thats a great idea dorisdianequinlan@... wrote: An arterial blood gas IS the most accurate....but not practical to use to check oxygenation everyday, and they are painful. What I would suggest is to use the pulse ox to trend your results. That's really how we use them in the hospital. Don't get hung up on just one number....initially, I found it helpful to know what my number was when I did an activity....I knew I'd been feeling awful for a long time, but never equated it with hypoxemia! That's low oxygen in the blood. So, now I know what my numbers are when I feel that way. If I were a pulmonologist, I would set up a system like they do for patients with arrythmia's....a holter monitor...patients wear it for a day and keep a diary of what they are doing. I think it would be a good way to find out when and how often your oxygenation goes down. --Diane Quinlan dianequinlan@... Brings words and photos together (easily) with PhotoMail - it's free and works with Yahoo! Mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 Diane, I did wear a 24 hour oximeter. It was amazing to find out the reasons my oxygen dropped. Eating, talking, showers and sleeping...were the times it dropped lowest. Joyce >> An arterial blood gas IS the most accurate....but not practical to use to check oxygenation everyday, and they are painful. What I would suggest is to use the pulse ox to trend your results. That's really how we use them in the hospital. Don't get hung up on just one number....initially, I found it helpful to know what my number was when I did an activity....I knew I'd been feeling awful for a long time, but never equated it with hypoxemia! That's low oxygen in the blood. So, now I know what my numbers are when I feel that way. If I were a pulmonologist, I would set up a system like they do for patients with arrythmia's....a holter monitor...patients wear it for a day and keep a diary of what they are doing. I think it would be a good way to find out when and how often your oxygenation goes down.> > --> Diane Quinlan > dianequinlan@...> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 Peggy, I am sorry that you are feeling so poorly. You always express such faith and your outlook is so positive. I am sorry for your pain. It is hard to adjust to life without steroids. I hated taking them just like you did. Are you on oxygen? My muscles and joints hurt worse when my oxygen is low. Just do the best you can and know that I am praying for you....take care! Joyce > > An arterial blood gas IS the most accurate....but not practical to use to> check oxygenation everyday, and they are painful. What I would suggest is> to use the pulse ox to trend your results. That's really how we use them in> the hospital. Don't get hung up on just one number....initially, I found it> helpful to know what my number was when I did an activity....I knew I'd been> feeling awful for a long time, but never equated it with hypoxemia! That's> low oxygen in the blood. So, now I know what my numbers are when I feel> that way. If I were a pulmonologist, I would set up a system like they do> for patients with arrythmia's....a holter monitor...patients wear it for a> day and keep a diary of what they are doing. I think it would be a good way> to find out when and how often your oxygenation goes down.> > --> Diane Quinlan > dianequinlan@...> > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 , Thanks for the info, as I said, the doc was fired! My oximeter show in the 79-81 range when exercising, got to find out why? Thanks again! Steve mary wrote: Steve, When I first moved to my current location (6 mos ago), the local pulmonologist said the same thing about my oximeter. However, my husband noted that it was the same kind he used in his office! I also found another pulmonologist. That having been said, in one PFT, the RT was suddenly elated (after checking the results of my arterial gas). When I asked the reason for this, she explained that, for the first time, my blood 02 matched my oximeter reading! When I questioned her further, she explained that the oximeter can give a reading showing HIGHER 02 sat than an arterial gas! Of the two, the arterial gas is the accurate figure! Note...she did not say the oximeter would give a lower reading than arterial gas but a FALSE HIGH. Therefore, if your oximeter is showing a sat lower than 90%, it might be as high as 92% or as low as 88% (when adjusted for equipment error...+/- 2%) but no more than that. However, there is no guarantee that this 88%-92% (range) will match your arterial gas reading. If it doesn't, your arterial gas will be LOWER....not higher! marysteve moreland wrote: Hi Diane, I got a really good oximeter and my doctor said that I shouldn't put to much into them because of the error factor involved. I am not on oxygen, but have scarring in the lungs from radiation I had from cancer, but when I exercise my levels drop down to 79-81 percent, I told my doctor and he just said to not stress about the numbers, I asked him, but what if they are right? He didn't say anything.....I fired him that day and am looking for another doctor who will listen.... Steve dianequinlan@... wrote: I was given one by a friend who is a respiratory therapist...apparently, they couldn't use it in the hospital because it doesn't have an alarm. That doesn't matter to me because I just use it to check what my level is. They are about two to three hundred dollars...but your insurance may cover it, too. I think they should give one to every patient who is on oxygen. --Diane Quinlan dianequinlan@... -------------- Original message -------------- From: sarleno@... Diane, Do you have one of these instruments at home, and if so, what does it cost you? Arlen What are the most popular cars? Find out at Yahoo! Autos marymassung What are the most popular cars? Find out at Yahoo! Autos Relax. Yahoo! Mail virus scanning helps detect nasty viruses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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