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14. 30s!

Reply to Buckeye_Democrat (Original post)

Sun Nov 15, 2020, 03:17 PM

Nov 2020

jeez that's scary. i've been advocating to family and friends for month to have an oximeter on hand. they're relatively inexpensive and readily available on amazon, though with the new wave coming on strong that might not last. So get yours now.

wow. i can't get over that read - that is someone who is literally starved for oxygen. so glad she got help in time, and hope her case doesn't get worse.

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Sister-in-law with Covid was hospitalized this morning. [View all] Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2020 OP

I hope she improves soon brer cat Nov 2020 #1

This soothsayer Nov 2020 #2

She's lucky she didn't have a cardiac event with oxygenation that poor. BusyBeingBest Nov 2020 #3

It blew my mind when I heard that! Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2020 #4

It's not likely that it was an accurate reading, but BusyBeingBest Nov 2020 #6

I have CF Turin_C3PO Nov 2020 #41

Everyone should make sure they have a pulse oximeter..It was very difficult helpisontheway Nov 2020 #5

I ordered one back in March and... Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2020 #8

I bought one at Walgreen's late September nuxvomica Nov 2020 #15

This is crazy malaise Nov 2020 #7

He has it too. Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2020 #9

This is beyond scary malaise Nov 2020 #12

I mentioned her being infected last night... Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2020 #11

The SiL of a dear friend has it. He is a high school teacher (all virtual this year). He said that niyad Nov 2020 #22

I am stunned at how people think it won't affect them malaise Nov 2020 #30

I do know that he has been masked, in consideration of an at-risk family member. But niyad Nov 2020 #31

I'm the same way MustLoveBeagles Nov 2020 #49

This message was self-deleted by its author niyad Nov 2020 #24

Oh no. My heart goes out to you and your family. nt okaawhatever Nov 2020 #10

I'm So Sorry to Hear This! DarthDem Nov 2020 #13

Thanks! Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2020 #18

30s! barbtries Nov 2020 #14

I'm wondering if my brother misunderstood? Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2020 #17

it think the term is hypoxia. barbtries Nov 2020 #19

I'd read it's very dangerous in the 80's, so... Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2020 #26

I also read (or heard) a doctor talking some time ago moonscape Nov 2020 #48

No way it was 30. That's lethal, instantly. Laelth Nov 2020 #20

That's my suspicion too! Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2020 #27

I've survived long periods of time Turin_C3PO Nov 2020 #43

EVERY household should have a pulse oximeter. Inexpensive, easy way to check oxygen level. SaveOurDemocracy Nov 2020 #16

Figure out what is normal for you Boomer Nov 2020 #63

Hoping all goes well for your family! bluestarone Nov 2020 #21

People are surviving longer without intubation Warpy Nov 2020 #23

No plans for intubation yet. Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2020 #28

That's indeed what happened in her case. Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2020 #56

That's how I was treated along with dexamethasone JCMach1 Nov 2020 #61

That is the standard now. They only intubate people who are too exhausted to fight to breathe Warpy Nov 2020 #62

I am so sorry to hear this. May they recover quickly and completely. Remember that your DU niyad Nov 2020 #25

Thank you! Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2020 #29

That Quickly? JGug1 Nov 2020 #32

Brother should go directly to Walgreen or CVS to get an oximeter. No Vested Interest Nov 2020 #33

Considering brother is covid positive, he presumably shouldn't be out shopping. LisaL Nov 2020 #35

I ordered 3 from amazon before I got one that wasn't fake. LiberalArkie Nov 2020 #42

Yes, I am growing leery of online sales offers unless it is a well-known entity No Vested Interest Nov 2020 #51

Oh no! Thanks for letting us know, Buckeye_Democrat. calimary Nov 2020 #34

Thank you! Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2020 #36

I am so sorry to hear about this, Buckeye. crickets Nov 2020 #37

Healing vibes sent........nt Heartstrings Nov 2020 #38

Some phones have oximeters built in Loupe Garoue Nov 2020 #39

Smart watches, too. LisaL Nov 2020 #40

omg...that was fast. they will be in my prayers... cayugafalls Nov 2020 #44

Healing vibes on the way! 💗💗💗 SheltieLover Nov 2020 #45

Wishing your family a good recovery. gademocrat7 Nov 2020 #46

Sending thoughts that your family will recover completely and quickly. Dem2theMax Nov 2020 #47

I hope your brother and sister in law make a quick recovery MustLoveBeagles Nov 2020 #50

Thank you! (Update too.) Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2020 #52

Thank you for the update MustLoveBeagles Nov 2020 #54

I'm so sorry to hear about your family, Buckeye Dem. smirkymonkey Nov 2020 #53

UPDATE: The hospital wants to put her on a ventilator. Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2020 #55

ALSO LEARNED THAT... Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2020 #57

FINAL UPDATE FOR THIS THREAD. Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2020 #58

YEAH!!! cally Nov 2020 #59

Thanks! Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2020 #60