Guest guest Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 It is available at any computer or office store. Its a very small device that plugs into any USB port on a computer. Because they are small and can hold large amounts of data they are extremely handy. > > > > > Folks, > Had PFTs yesterday. Nurse called in the afternoon. Gave me no numbers; > all she said was " Mild impairment, severe restriction. A script has been > written for Advair BID. " Needless to say, when I questioned her she told me > that she'd have the pulmonologist (who I really liked) call me today after I > wake up from my sleep. (I work nights and am writing this from work...) > > It sounds to me like mild inpairment in gas exchange, severe restriction in > lung compliance, but who knows? (The doctor...) I'm curious to know how > much this is asthma vs COPD... > > brud+ > -- > God is good; everything else is a lesson. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Thanks MB...this is what I needed...more hands on info. How are you able to get records before you leave Dr. office? They haven't had time to record them. Must be different there. Mama-Sher, 69; IPF, 3-06, OR.Don't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! Re: PFTs Memory Stick It is available at any computer or office store. Its a very small device that plugs into any USB port on a computer. Because they are small and can hold large amounts of data they are extremely handy. > > > > > Folks,> Had PFTs yesterday. Nurse called in the afternoon. Gave me no numbers;> all she said was "Mild impairment, severe restriction. A script has been> written for Advair BID." Needless to say, when I questioned her she told me> that she'd have the pulmonologist (who I really liked) call me today after I> wake up from my sleep. (I work nights and am writing this from work...)> > It sounds to me like mild inpairment in gas exchange, severe restriction in> lung compliance, but who knows? (The doctor...) I'm curious to know how> much this is asthma vs COPD...> > brud+> -- > God is good; everything else is a lesson.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Sher, I should have been clearer, after each visit I bring home copies of whatever is new on my chart. Obviously any notes or test results wouldn't be available till my next visit. However when I have bloodwork done or a CT scan, x-ray or PFT I always request a copy of the results for me personally. They usually just email them to me. That way I usually only have to get the notes from the doctors office. This all helps me keep it as up to date as possible. None of this matters that much if I'm at home but when I travel and I'm on the road by myself it's just nice to know that I have documentation of my condition with me at all times. I also wear a MedicAlert bracelet to alert folks to my medical issues. Beth in NC age 48 Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 "For as long as I shall live, I will testify to Love." Re: PFTs Memory Stick It is available at any computer or office store. Its a very small device that plugs into any USB port on a computer. Because they are small and can hold large amounts of data they are extremely handy. > > > > > Folks,> Had PFTs yesterday. Nurse called in the afternoon. Gave me no numbers;> all she said was "Mild impairment, severe restriction. A script has been> written for Advair BID." Needless to say, when I questioned her she told me> that she'd have the pulmonologist (who I really liked) call me today after I> wake up from my sleep. (I work nights and am writing this from work...)> > It sounds to me like mild inpairment in gas exchange, severe restriction in> lung compliance, but who knows? (The doctor...) I'm curious to know how> much this is asthma vs COPD...> > brud+> -- > God is good; everything else is a lesson.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Actually I've found occasionally with some of them that by turning them upside down it provides some relief. So, can laugh at you all she wants, but I don't argue with anything that works. > > Peggy, > > No prongs??? I've never seen cannula without nasal prongs. I usually use Salton 1600's. Remember was making fun of me, said I had them in my nose upside down?? Wacky girl... The one's I like best though are the Chad cannula but they're harder to get. > > Beth in NC age 48 Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 > > " For as long as I shall live, I will testify to Love. " > > > > > > Re: Re: PFTs Memory Stick > > MB, what cannulas do you use? I keep thinking yours was a soft tube without the prongs ?? > > > > Love and Prayers, Peggy > ipf 6/04 > > > Worry looks around. > Sorry looks back, > Faith looks up. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Actually the Oxyarm by Southpedic is called a cannula and has no prongs and the Westmed mask is made for those who can't tolerate cannulas. It isn't like a large mask, but rather small. Weird feeling. Both are shown here: http://www.tri-medinc.com/TM/cannula_masks_index.html#AOCM > > Peggy, > > No prongs??? I've never seen cannula without nasal prongs. I usually use Salton 1600's. Remember was making fun of me, said I had them in my nose upside down?? Wacky girl... The one's I like best though are the Chad cannula but they're harder to get. > > Beth in NC age 48 Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 > > " For as long as I shall live, I will testify to Love. " > > > > > > Re: Re: PFTs Memory Stick > > MB, what cannulas do you use? I keep thinking yours was a soft tube without the prongs ?? > > > > Love and Prayers, Peggy > ipf 6/04 > > > Worry looks around. > Sorry looks back, > Faith looks up. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 MB...now I have some idea how to go about 'getting started'. As I'm getting ready to move on from last doc. I have all my tests/scans/labs. Just have to scan them into the computer now. I'll handle getting them on the MS later. I think your idea is a grand one. How good it must make you feel to have those records with you. I had considered one of those Med-Alert Bracelets that un-fold out of a watch-type holder. On that, one has to write everything in and eventually it seems it would get messy as things are deleted or changed. How long have these MS been available? Mama-Sher, 69; IPF, 3-06, OR.Don't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! Re: PFTs Memory Stick It is available at any computer or office store. Its a very small device that plugs into any USB port on a computer. Because they are small and can hold large amounts of data they are extremely handy. > > > > > Folks,> Had PFTs yesterday. Nurse called in the afternoon. Gave me no numbers;> all she said was "Mild impairment, severe restriction. A script has been> written for Advair BID." Needless to say, when I questioned her she told me> that she'd have the pulmonologist (who I really liked) call me today after I> wake up from my sleep. (I work nights and am writing this from work...)> > It sounds to me like mild inpairment in gas exchange, severe restriction in> lung compliance, but who knows? (The doctor...) I'm curious to know how> much this is asthma vs COPD...> > brud+> -- > God is good; everything else is a lesson.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Cool! Thanks Bruce! Beth in NC age 48 Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 "For as long as I shall live, I will testify to Love." Re: Re: PFTs Memory Stick> > MB, what cannulas do you use? I keep thinking yours was a soft tube without the prongs ?? > > > > Love and Prayers, Peggy> ipf 6/04> > > Worry looks around.> Sorry looks back,> Faith looks up.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 for me in the Ambulanc & ER, they used the Oxygen Masks 5 times, were a Respiratory Therapist administered it. Thank God he had a good sense of humour lol! I asked him if he sees a lot of PF patients, he said Yes, a lot of them are elderly people. It was his first time seeing a young person with PF and also having to draw blood. He made laugh because he was having such a hard time (he was just looking for veins not poking) then he says to me, even if I wanted to do an ABG on you, you're not even going to give me blood lol!. He did finally find a vein, I really made him work hard for his money lol! At admission, they used the soft tube with pongs and 3 litres of Oxygen. 2nd time in ER, they used a soft tube with pongs hooked on a green tank looked like it was about to take off lol! They had me on 3 litres of Oxygen. Irene ---- Original Message ---- To: Breathe-Support Sent: Tue, 22 Jan 2008 6:10 pm Subject: Re: PFTs Memory Stick Actually I've found occasionally with some of them that by turning them upside down it provides some relief. So, can laugh at you all she wants, but I don't argue with anything that works. > > Peggy, > > No prongs??? I've never seen cannula without nasal prongs. I usually use Salton 1600's. Remember was making fun of me, said I had them in my nose upside down?? Wacky girl... The one's I like best though are the Chad cannula but they're harder to get. > > Beth in NC age 48 Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 > > "For as long as I shall live, I will testify to Love." > > > > > > Re: Re: PFTs Memory Stick > > MB, what cannulas do you use? I keep thinking yours was a soft tube without the prongs ?? > > > > Love and Prayers, Peggy > ipf 6/04 > > > Worry looks around. > Sorry looks back, > Faith looks up. > Meet the new AOL.ca. Free radio, music, videos, news & entertainment – with a Canadian perspective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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