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You consider these very helpful? Like oxygen content is very important in diagnosing health problems?

I don't own one, but I reckon if you ever find yourself short of breath not caused by exercise, it can be a good indicator of the need to get checked out in a more timely fashion.

Had a trainee last year who had pneumonia and was at 89-92 just sitting (I know this since I am part of our emergency response team and I took her to medical). Needless to say, she wasn't at work very long that day.

On a day to day, I'm not sure they are super useful for an otherwise healthy individual.

I own one. Bought it in 2021 right before I caught Covid. My case was mild, but the peace of mind of being able to check was nice. I don't think my O2 ever dropped below 95.

Haven't used it since.

Goldenguy posted...

I don't own one, but I reckon if you ever find yourself short of breath not caused by exercise, it can be a good indicator of the need to get checked out in a more timely fashion.

Had a trainee last year who had pneumonia and was at 89-92 just sitting (I know this since I am part of our emergency response team and I took her to medical). Needless to say, she wasn't at work very long that day.

On a day to day, I'm not sure they are super useful for an otherwise healthy individual.

89,? What is normal number?

Took care of my parents. Both had COPD. So, yes.

It was useful when my mum had AF and fluid buildup on the lungs

Smallville posted...

89,? What is normal number?

98, anything under 90 is concerning.

mustachedmystic posted...

Took care of my parents. Both had COPD. So, yes.

Same with my friend. I knew 92 and below was dangerous. She was last stage and on the machine 100%. When she passed I took hers. I sadly lost it. I went and bought a new one. Priced higher than I would have liked. My ranges between 96-99. Pulse rate 80-99. PR is a bit high. It's tied to my current health problem

I have one I bought a couple of years back. I should really find it, or get another one - not for myself, though.

vycebrand2 posted...

Same with my friend. I knew 92 and below was dangerous. She was last stage and on the machine 100%. When she passed I took hers. I sadly lost it. I went and bought a new one. Priced higher than I would have liked. My ranges between 96-99. Pulse rate 80-99. PR is a bit high. It's tied to my current health problem

how much do most of them cost that you've seen though? Your friend had cancer? r.i.p.

Wasn't that designed by a furry?

Smallville posted...

how much do most of them cost that you've seen though? Your friend had cancer? r.i.p.

They're cheap. You can get them on Amazon for <$20.

I got one during Covid. Never really used it.

Ever since Covid lockdown, but never had to use it again since.

Smallville posted...

how much do most of them cost that you've seen though? Your friend had cancer? r.i.p.

Copd. Her lungs couldn't exchange the oxygen and co2 even on the machine. She picked up a hospital acquired flu and pneumonia. She sadly couldn't beat it. She entered home hospice and passed away Jan '22. Never got covid.

The cost? 40-60 dollars. There's medi brackets but are not as accurate as finger oximeters. We talked about getting those they work with Wi-Fi and can be used to track in real time