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In reply to the discussion: Sister-in-law with Covid was hospitalized this morning. [View all]SaveOurDemocracy
(4,400 posts)16. EVERY household should have a pulse oximeter. Inexpensive, easy way to check oxygen level.
Normal reading is above 95, if it drops below contact your Doc. Typical reading is 97 - 98.
If you have lung disease or sleep apnea your reading may be as low as 90 without cause for concern if that's your normal.
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Everyone should make sure they have a pulse oximeter..It was very difficult
helpisontheway
Nov 2020
#5
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 do know that he has been masked, in consideration of an at-risk family member. But
niyad
Nov 2020
#31
EVERY household should have a pulse oximeter. Inexpensive, easy way to check oxygen level.
SaveOurDemocracy
Nov 2020
#16
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
Yes, I am growing leery of online sales offers unless it is a well-known entity
No Vested Interest
Nov 2020
#51