We should all have access to a Pulse Oximeter (myth, examples, workers)
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I’m not a doctor, but I recently listened to an interview with a doctor about this very topic. She said that a normal blood oxygen level is above 95% She said that levels as low as 90% aren’t necessarily serious but that it’s not normal. Some patients have come into ERs with blood oxygen as low as 50-60% (It’s called silent hypoxia) and by that point may beyond what medicine can do for them.
So, above 95% is normal (the higher the better) and 90% or lower is a sign of a problem.
So, why not use Pulse Oximiters as a diagnotic tool?
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I bought one last week. I watched a video on youtube from a doctor. I have pulmonary issues and I always wanted one. It was the boot in the ass that I needed. It is easy to use and very useful if you get sick.
I wonder if fever precedes a drop in Oxygen in the blood? If so, a Themometer will do the trick.
Why don't the grocery stores have a person at the entry taking everyone's temp prior to entering using the instant "radar gun" looking no-touch instant thermometers?
I read 2C lower than normal. I've always been that way. It means I always feel hot. When I was a kid the doctor just said my thermostat is wired differently! However, I don't run a fever, ever. So taking a persons temperature is not a foolproof method. Also you might be an asymptomatic carrier long before you spike a fever. Maybe we should move to the instant CV19 test before we are allowed out of the house?
I've used one for years as a RN/Paramedic. I have a better quality one in my personal kit. It's a good indicator of supplemental oxygen needed. It should be used in conjunction with breath sounds useing a stethoscope, heart rate, blue coloration in lips/gums finger nails, capillary refill and so on. Things like fingernail polish and cold temperatures can affect readings.
There are many, many things that can cause oxygenation to drop and a low value does not automatically mean you have C19.
The problem is that the pneumonia is creeping up on some people - especially the elderly - and causing disease in the lungs before the immune system can put up a defense by generating a fever, etc.
Yes when I was in college I got walking pneumonia. While walking regularly or sitting I had absolutely no problems. No fever, no cough, no sensation I couldn't breathe.
The first thing that let me know I had a problem was trying to go upstairs in the class building. I was literally crippled. I could only take two steps and had to stop for 5 minutes.
When the doctor told me it was pneumonia I didn't believe him. I had no symptoms. But once I took the antibiotics, it got better quick.
If you are worried, try walking up a set of stairs.
I've used one for years as a RN/Paramedic. I have a better quality one in my personal kit. It's a good indicator of supplemental oxygen needed. It should be used in conjunction with breath sounds useing a stethoscope, heart rate, blue coloration in lips/gums finger nails, capillary refill and so on. Things like fingernail polish and cold temperatures can affect readings.
There are many, many things that can cause oxygenation to drop and a low value does not automatically mean you have C19.
have my BP machines somewhere- and thermometer- i don't want to known how am breathing all day LORD
I was thinking daily testing.
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