Re: Pulse Oximeter sounding off

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 7/16/02 5:54:06 AM Pacific Daylight Time,

juhlmann@... writes:

<< My kids have what is called exaggerated sinus arrhythmia and they are

capable of bradying down to a HR of 40 and then bouncing up to a heart rate

of 150 all night long sometimes. >>

Anne, this is exactly the scenario with . However, when his heart rate

drops down very low (40 on Holter, but the two times he has passed out at

school recess we think it may have gone much lower), the sinus arrhythmia is

even *more* exaggerated. Before was diagnosed with dysautonomia,

nurses at the hospital (when he was admitted for GI or asthma reasons) would

print an alarm strip in the middle of the night where his heart rate was very

irregular/low.

I must say that keeping on a higher salt diet seems to have minimized

some of the problems, although maybe it's just the blood pressure not going

as low.

Dena

[Guest guest]

Dena,

My son has a pacemaker because he was going unconscious with bowel movements

as well as at other times. Then when he would go unconscious due to the

bradycardia, he would subsequently stop breathing. We would have full blown

emergencies and dealt with that daily when he got to his worse point for 3

months before his pacer was placed.

Despite the pacer, he now has fainting and near fainting episodes, but very

quickly recovers due to what is thought to be low blood pressure in some

instances (and in some not). He is on a moderate salt diet as he can't be on

high salt due to his kidneys.

Cheri

><< My kids have what is called exaggerated sinus arrhythmia and they are

>

>capable of bradying down to a HR of 40 and then bouncing up to a heart

>rate

>of 150 all night long sometimes. >>

>

>Anne, this is exactly the scenario with . However, when his heart

>rate

>drops down very low (40 on Holter, but the two times he has passed out

>at

>school recess we think it may have gone much lower), the sinus arrhythmia

>is

>even *more* exaggerated. Before was diagnosed with dysautonomia,

>

>nurses at the hospital (when he was admitted for GI or asthma reasons)

>would

>print an alarm strip in the middle of the night where his heart rate was

>very

>irregular/low.

>

>I must say that keeping on a higher salt diet seems to have minimized

>

>some of the problems, although maybe it's just the blood pressure not going

>

>as low.

>

>Dena

[Guest guest]

>

>The " dancing bar " is USUALLY an indicator of the signal strength.

Not necessarily...it sounds like she could be using a Nellcor oximeter which

is a superb pulse-ox, especially if she has one approved for in hospital use

and surgery/ICU. I don't know for sure, but the Nellcors may all be hospital

approved, or at least the ones we have used have all been.

Cheri

[Guest guest]

hi ,

emmy's pulse ox. frequently does this also--I'm pretty sure it is due to the fact that these machines are hyper-sensitive and sometimes lose the pulse for no apparent reason.

hope this helps

mary

"RALPH KEOGH JR," wrote:

Hey everyone,

Hoping that some of you are familiar with the use of the pulse oximeter. Have a question in regards to it---there are times at night, when my daughter, Cassie, is sleeping soundly but her pulse oximeter will sound off with 0s for the pulse and oxygen readings. It will last about 2-3 seconds and then start to read both. She appears to be still and sound asleep. Any clues as to why the pulse oximeter maybe doing this?? Thanks Please contact mito-owner with any problems or questions.

[Guest guest]

>Any clue what is happening during the sleep apnea that may cause this.

>

,

Is your daughter on an apnea monitor? One may have to stop breathing longer

before their sats drop and can set off an oximeter alarm. On the other hand,

perhaps the bipap keeps things in check for your DD.

I know your question was addressed to Laurie, but I never understood exactly

what you were asking about.

Cheri

[Guest guest]

>This one I have to set the setting every night. A bit of

>a pain but glad I have it.

Which Nellcor do you have?? The ones we have worked with allow one to keep

the settings on standby until you use again. This requires it to be on and

not in use (though the screen is blank) and may run up your electric bill

needlessly. Ours are always in use or waiting for him to be put back on

after a brief removal so it is faster this way and does not really run up my

bill any more than what it already sustains in regard to medical equipment.

Did you mention needing a reading? Most of the nellcors can be downloaded

and i 'think' they use windows software. If not, there are some ohmedas that

come ready to print, but depending on how much your DD truly needs to machine

to survive, depends on if I would personally recommend it.

Cheri

[Guest guest]

Thanks Anne

You have me wondering if it can be the machine. I will pay closer attention to the sensor when it is a new one, putting the machine to the test. We're quickly approaching the point of rental where the machine will become ours. Our insurance does rent to own in their payment plan. I found out from my insurance company that the durable medical equipment supplier was suppose to provide brand new equipment, even when we start out with renting it. I don't think any of the equipment we currently have is brand new. I called the DME supplier and mentioned my concern in regards to the equipment, they reassured me that they will provide new equipment when we reach that point. Hmmmm, I wonder. What clued me in to all this was, back when Cassie first went on tube feeds, we were using the kangaroo pump with the IV stand at night. The DME supplier at that time provided a pathetic (sp?) IV stand, one wheel was almost broke off. Little did I know that we were in the rent to own option, and found out later that we bought the @# thing. I vowed that never again will I get s___wed again. So anyway, I'm basicly being a pain in the butt to this DME supplier that provides her pulse oximeter, oxygen concentrator and BI Pap.

When the machine sounds off with the zero alarms it is for both heart and oxygen readings.

Thanks again

Pulse Oximeter sounding off

Hey everyone,

Hoping that some of you are familiar with the use of the pulse oximeter. Have a question in regards to it---there are times at night, when my daughter, Cassie, is sleeping soundly but her pulse oximeter will sound off with 0s for the pulse and oxygen readings. It will last about 2-3 seconds and then start to read both. She appears to be still and sound asleep. Any clues as to why the pulse oximeter maybe doing this?? Thanks Please contact mito-owner with any problems or questions.

[Guest guest]

We have a nellcor. It is the same exact one used on the regular acuity

floors at the hospital . The intermediate ICU and ICU's all have much better

monitors.

From personal experience, even though these are hospital approved they are

far from perfect monitors though I agree they are good. I actually think the

biggest problem is the disposable probes - they do not last as long as the

insurance companies would like you to use them for. One thing I found out

is that they get the 1 probe/month criteria is usually made because they are

thinking the pulse ox will be used for check and not continuously through

the night or even all day like yours. Once I explained to them that we use

it for more than checks they became better about paying for the probes. But

the alcohol wipe still makes a world of difference after it has been wrapped

around a little sweaty toe for too long.

Anne

Re: Pulse Oximeter sounding off

>

>

>

> >

> >The " dancing bar " is USUALLY an indicator of the signal strength.

>

>

> Not necessarily...it sounds like she could be using a Nellcor oximeter

which

> is a superb pulse-ox, especially if she has one approved for in hospital

use

> and surgery/ICU. I don't know for sure, but the Nellcors may all be

hospital

> approved, or at least the ones we have used have all been.

>

>

> Cheri

>

>

>

> Please contact mito-owner with any problems or questions.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Since you are getting a zero reading on oxygen as well as heart rate, I

think that pretty much confirms it is an equipment problem. It would

take a significant period of time for oxygen levels to drop, after

having an episode, much less drop all the way to zero. I would think

you'd be getting other alarms first.

Jeannine

" RALPH KEOGH JR, " wrote:

> When the machine sounds off with the zero alarms it is for both heart

> and oxygen readings.

[Guest guest]

Hi Anne

Thanks for the tip about using alcohol, I'll give it a try. Its true how nasty looking they can get over time.

I'll also try to get an eye on Cassie when one happens, but the problem of getting there while the machine is screaming is difficult. Alot of times they end before I reach her room or get up to tend to her at night. I've wondered about the heart pausing a bit, because at times, mine feels like it will pause for a sec and then do what may feel like a double beat or a flutter. I've been to a doctor about it in the past, but they tell me I'm fine. What is one to do? Anyway, back to Cassie---I do have a stethescope (sp?) so I'll try to take a listen and a visual observation when it occurs.

As far as the autonomic dysfunction----I've never been told she has this but from all that I've learned off the mito sites, she seems to fit in that, her heart rate is always going up and down, but more up. She, too, has reached in the 150s. She also deals with mottling, cold limbs, sweating at night, low body temp--to name a few off the top of my head. By the way Jeff, if you are listening, awhile back you offered me some websites on autonomic dysfunctions. Sorry, I haven't gotten back to your offer, if the offer is still there, I would love a few of your favorites. Thanks!

I know I have discussed my concerns with the cardiologist, at least, about the increase in heart rate. We've been to the ER three times now for this, on the last visit, I basicly told the ER doctor I felt we were barking up the wrong tree when coming there about the concern for Cassie's high heart rate. He, the ER doctor, told us they only deal with heart rates that stay up high and then they can give a med to bring it down. So now, we don't bother to go when it happens, it more of a common place type situation here. Don't get me wrong, we will get help if needed. Not ready to give up our earthly angel yet!

Do you think sweating could possibly interfere with the reading?

Thanks again

PS Those of you who have gone for a sleep study, ask to keep the sensor after the study. They throw them away anyway. I've also asked to keep the scissors and twesers from when Cassie had stitches removed from a fall on her chin. They get thrown away too.

Pulse Oximeter sounding off

Hey everyone,

Hoping that some of you are familiar with the use of the pulse oximeter. Have a question in regards to it---there are times at night, when my daughter, Cassie, is sleeping soundly but her pulse oximeter will sound off with 0s for the pulse and oxygen readings. It will last about 2-3 seconds and then start to read both. She appears to be still and sound asleep. Any clues as to why the pulse oximeter maybe doing this?? Thanks Please contact mito-owner with any problems or questions.

[Guest guest]

Hi Cheri

Our pulse oximeter is by Nellcor. She only uses it at night. Are you

refering to the cable permanently attached to the sensor or the part that

hooks into the sensor/wire? I've mentioned in past emails that Cassie moves

very little, when it comes to her hands, she can no longer extend her

fingers out. Her hands will only open about as much as you and I would if

we would just place our hands in our laps with palms up and relaxed. If

that makes any sense. I can possibly reason with the possibility of the

wire getting worn out by the constent turning I do with her at night. But,

what throws me off, is that it is reading fine, then all of a sudden while

all is calm and quiet the machine goes crazy with the zeros. I hope the way

that I'm stating this is not coming off blunt because I'm not meaning too.

Just weighing all this into the picture. Thanks for the feedback

Re: Pulse Oximeter sounding off

>

> ,

>

> Some oximeters are more accurate and more dependable than others. What

kind

> of oximeter do you have? Also, does she use it only in sleep state and

have

> you ever changed the patient cable? I ask about sleep state because a

cable

> will last much longer if you use it only in sleep state. My son is

oximeter

> monitored 24/7 and depending on the monitor depends on how often we go

> through a cable.

>

> I don't for two seconds think she truly has a heart rate of 0. I know how

it

> was to get my son's HR back from a rate of 10 once. Both numbers reading

a 0

> for a few seconds indicates either she moved, the cable is getting a

little

> ornery, or even the patient probe is starting to lose its abilities.

>

> Cheri

>

>

>

> Please contact mito-owner with any problems or questions.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Laurie

Any clue what is happening during the sleep apnea that may cause this. Cassie has been diagnosed with sleep apnea and that is why she is on the Bi-Pap. Actually, that was the reason for our first attempt at using the Bi-Pap, but breathing difficulty at night brought on the concern to try again. This time with success. Thanks goodness. Otherwise, we were afraid we would have to go with the trach. We've been told that decision will eventually come. Dread it. Cassie is having overall body weakness that is slowly taking the life out of her. Its very difficult for her to accept it and very difficult for us to see happening to her. It bites!!

Sorry got off track, alot going on here, its been very difficult. Trying to be here to correspond, but mostly doing the asking, because life has not been so kind these days. So, alot is being squeezed into a day (24hrs--that is.)

Thanks

Pulse Oximeter sounding offHey everyone,Hoping that some of you are familiar with the use of the pulse oximeter. Have a question in regards to it---there are times at night, when my daughter, Cassie, is sleeping soundly but her pulse oximeter will sound off with 0s for the pulse and oxygen readings. It will last about 2-3 seconds and then start to read both. She appears to be still and sound asleep. Any clues as to why the pulse oximeter maybe doing this?? Thanks Please contact mito-owner with any problems or questions.

[Guest guest]

I will listen for a heart rate during these moments if I can get there quick

enough.

As far as the recording oximeter, do you think I'll need to get a Dr

prescription in order to get it?

Thanks

Re: Pulse Oximeter sounding off

> In a message dated 7/15/02 8:56:14 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

> mkeogh@... writes:

>

> << I also wanted to say that there have been times in the past where her

> heart rate seems to pause for 2-3 seconds before it will get back into its

> rhythm. I notice this by the dancing bar that goes up and down on the

pulse

> oximeter--at least thats what I think that is for. >>

>

> Hi,

> The " dancing bar " is USUALLY an indicator of the signal strength. Your

home

> health care provider should be able to tell you if this is the case for

your

> oximeter. A 2 to 3 second pause with zeroing out is not uncommon when

poor

> signal is experienced (for a variety of reasons). What I would suggest

> (since this seems to happen on a regular basis) is to feel for her pulse

when

> this happens.

>

> You can also ask your home health care company for a recording oximeter on

a

> short term basis, and then the recording can be reviewed for any

non-signal

> strength related problems.

>

> Dena (a former resp. therapist and paramedic)

>

>

> Please contact mito-owner with any problems or questions.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks

When it becomes common place, like you are sharing, it is easier to relax about such and not worry so much about it. I wasn't extremely worried about it,but still some and more of why. :-)

Re: Pulse Oximeter sounding off

hi , emmy's pulse ox. frequently does this also--I'm pretty sure it is due to the fact that these machines are hyper-sensitive and sometimes lose the pulse for no apparent reason. hope this helps mary "RALPH KEOGH JR," wrote:

Hey everyone,

Hoping that some of you are familiar with the use of the pulse oximeter. Have a question in regards to it---there are times at night, when my daughter, Cassie, is sleeping soundly but her pulse oximeter will sound off with 0s for the pulse and oxygen readings. It will last about 2-3 seconds and then start to read both. She appears to be still and sound asleep. Any clues as to why the pulse oximeter maybe doing this?? Thanks Please contact mito-owner with any problems or questions.

[Guest guest]

Good quess Cheri! This one I have to set the setting every night. A bit of

a pain but glad I have it. The pulse oximeter allows me to step away and

not worry if she should have problems and not be there to know it. The

alarm will let me know if something is up. Anyway, back to original

thoughts here, don't you just love how I wonder in my thoughts. :-)!!

Nice to know I have one of the better ones.

Re: Pulse Oximeter sounding off

>

>

>

> >

> >The " dancing bar " is USUALLY an indicator of the signal strength.

>

>

> Not necessarily...it sounds like she could be using a Nellcor oximeter

which

> is a superb pulse-ox, especially if she has one approved for in hospital

use

> and surgery/ICU. I don't know for sure, but the Nellcors may all be

hospital

> approved, or at least the ones we have used have all been.

>

>

> Cheri

>

>

>

> Please contact mito-owner with any problems or questions.

>

>

[Guest guest]

All this talk about salt diet, has me wondering if I was to quick in judging

how affective the salt tablets were for Cassie when she was on them. The

cardiologist was trying them to see if it would bring up her blood pressure

and therefore ease the racing heart episodes---to the best of my memory in

this. Cassie has low blood pressure and it seems to be creeping to the

lower end as time goes on. In the past, she has shown a preference for

salty foods, that also has me wonder if she is in need of it. Eatting these

days are getting even more difficult, choking episodes are common. We let

her chose what she wants to eat and when she wants to eat---she has a G tube

so we have nutrition covered.

Thanks for listening

Re: Pulse Oximeter sounding off

> Dena,

>

> My son has a pacemaker because he was going unconscious with bowel

movements

> as well as at other times. Then when he would go unconscious due to the

> bradycardia, he would subsequently stop breathing. We would have full

blown

> emergencies and dealt with that daily when he got to his worse point for 3

> months before his pacer was placed.

>

> Despite the pacer, he now has fainting and near fainting episodes, but

very

> quickly recovers due to what is thought to be low blood pressure in some

> instances (and in some not). He is on a moderate salt diet as he can't be

on

> high salt due to his kidneys.

>

> Cheri

>

>

>

> ><< My kids have what is called exaggerated sinus arrhythmia and they are

> >

> >capable of bradying down to a HR of 40 and then bouncing up to a heart

> >rate

> >of 150 all night long sometimes. >>

> >

> >Anne, this is exactly the scenario with . However, when his heart

> >rate

> >drops down very low (40 on Holter, but the two times he has passed out

> >at

> >school recess we think it may have gone much lower), the sinus arrhythmia

> >is

> >even *more* exaggerated. Before was diagnosed with dysautonomia,

> >

> >nurses at the hospital (when he was admitted for GI or asthma reasons)

> >would

> >print an alarm strip in the middle of the night where his heart rate was

> >very

> >irregular/low.

> >

> >I must say that keeping on a higher salt diet seems to have

minimized

> >

> >some of the problems, although maybe it's just the blood pressure not

going

> >

> >as low.

> >

> >Dena

>

>

>

> Please contact mito-owner with any problems or questions.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Good point

Thanks

Re: Pulse Oximeter sounding off

> Since you are getting a zero reading on oxygen as well as heart rate, I

> think that pretty much confirms it is an equipment problem. It would

> take a significant period of time for oxygen levels to drop, after

> having an episode, much less drop all the way to zero. I would think

> you'd be getting other alarms first.

>

> Jeannine

>

> " RALPH KEOGH JR, " wrote:

>

> > When the machine sounds off with the zero alarms it is for both heart

> > and oxygen readings.

>

>

>

>

> Please contact mito-owner with any problems or questions.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hey Cheri

My original question was on the zero readings on the pulse oximeter,

wondering what was causing it. It didn't worry me to death, but at the same

time I was wanting to know why? Was it having to do with my daughter's

health or with the equipment. Tonight I did take a Q tip dipped in rubbing

alcohol and cleansed the sensor, hoping this will do the trick. These

events don't happen every night, so not sure if tonight will be a true test

of it. I did mention in a prior email that she has been having nights where

she is sweating (quite heavy at times.) Not sure if this could also be the

problem. At this moment, I can't recall what it was that made me wonder if

she had sleep apnea, but whatever it was, I mentioned it to the doctor and a

sleep study was setup, from which we did learn that she does, the doctor's

comment was " Its not bad, but its not good either. " I quess her way of

saying she has it, but not as bad as some could. I'm not familiar with an

apnea monitor and what all that it does. I do believe the Bi-Pap is

encouraging her to breath more regular, not sure if it is because of less

effort or the sensation of the air in the face. I am thankful that we have

such equipment to assist when sleeping. Now I'm in the persuit of a medical

bed that has the trendillenburg (I think that's how its called) tilt, which

will provide a flat surface to sleep on but elevation at the head which is

what she needs for breathing and sleeping comfort, because she prefers to

sleep on her side. Imagine taking a board lying on the floor and lifting

only one end, that is the tilt I'm talking about. Plus the lung specialist

stated that a person is more apt to stop breathing if they sleep on their

back. I hate that the bed will look like a hospital bed, because it is.

But, this bed will meet the many health issues we are dealing with now and

hopefully any that we may have in the future. I'm at the point I'm going to

have to appeal insurance on it, they only approved a semi-eletric bed.

:-( Also, I'm trying to get a specific mattress to go on it. She is

boarderline to pressure sores. Sorry, this drug out to more than you

probably really wanted to know. Thanks for still hanging in there for me to

figure out all this craziness. :-)

Re: Pulse Oximeter sounding off

>

>

>

> >Any clue what is happening during the sleep apnea that may cause this.

> >

>

>

> ,

>

> Is your daughter on an apnea monitor? One may have to stop breathing

longer

> before their sats drop and can set off an oximeter alarm. On the other

hand,

> perhaps the bipap keeps things in check for your DD.

>

> I know your question was addressed to Laurie, but I never understood

exactly

> what you were asking about.

>

> Cheri

>

>

>

> Please contact mito-owner with any problems or questions.

>

>

[Guest guest]

> Do you think sweating could possibly interfere with the reading?

> Thanks again

>

The doctor told us that if we take readings from the pulse ox. when

's hands are cold we may get lower readings. The circulation is

lower then and may give a falsely lower reading. can also

change his readings by twisting his finger inside the sensor. The

side of his finger reads way, way, way lower. When we had the sleep

study sweated off the sensors but I think the sweat could only

make the reading better as long as the sensor is still in contact

with the skin. I used to do some assembly type work using a

grounding strap. If the skin was too dry there was no contact with

the sensor and the reading was too high. We had to use hand lotion

to increase the contact. The people who had naturally wetter or

oilier skin did not have this problem.

Twana

[Guest guest]

>Otherwise, we were afraid we would have to go with the trach. We've

been told that decision will eventually come. Dread it.

got a trach in February. (He had a resp. distress, went into

a coma and eventually stopped breathing).

Since he got the trach he has put on 6 pounds, outgrown both his

wheelchairs and has so much energy during the day he is amazing us!

He uses the vent. only at night and during the day is capped or has

a " nose " . (That is a paper filter on the trach). The doctor said

that they did see this big improvement in some kids since the energy

they were putting into breathing can now go into growth. It was

definately a big step but the secision was a whole lot easier when

the alternative was to let him go now this second.

Twana

[Guest guest]

I'm not familiar with the various types, so I have no idea where to begin to

look on the machine to be able to tell you which one. If you leave ours on

and disconnect the sensor the machine will sound off the alarm and the only

way to quiet it is to push the bottom button for the silence of the alarm

that only last maybe for a few minutes.

Cassie uses the pulse oximeter to keep a check on her O2 readings. But its

been great for the racing heart episodes, to get the rates when they happen.

By the way, (here I go again, wondering in thoughts) have any of you heard

of the white cross program. That is what our electric company calls it. It

is a progam that is through the electric company (as I had already just

said) and they come out to your home to see what life support equipment you

are using. This in turn will get you tagged to have your electricity

brought back up more quickly in the event of a power outage from a winter

storm or such. This will put you at the top of the toetum (sp?) pole in the

neighborhood. They even put a white plastic tag on the meter to mark it.

Thought you might want to know in case you hadn't already heard of this.

Re: Pulse Oximeter sounding off

>

>

>

> >This one I have to set the setting every night. A bit of

> >a pain but glad I have it.

>

>

> Which Nellcor do you have?? The ones we have worked with allow one to

keep

> the settings on standby until you use again. This requires it to be on

and

> not in use (though the screen is blank) and may run up your electric bill

> needlessly. Ours are always in use or waiting for him to be put back on

> after a brief removal so it is faster this way and does not really run up

my

> bill any more than what it already sustains in regard to medical

equipment.

>

> Did you mention needing a reading? Most of the nellcors can be downloaded

> and i 'think' they use windows software. If not, there are some ohmedas

that

> come ready to print, but depending on how much your DD truly needs to

machine

> to survive, depends on if I would personally recommend it.

>

> Cheri

>

>

>

> Please contact mito-owner with any problems or questions.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks that answers my question about the sweating. When I place the sensor

on Cassie's finger, I also cut a small strip of paper tape to place over the

wire to hold it next to her knuckle in her finger, hoping to keep it in

place better and to prevent the wire from bending. It might be the machine,

as mentioned prior, can't keep up with the irregular rates.

Thanks

Re: Pulse Oximeter sounding off

> > Do you think sweating could possibly interfere with the reading?

> > Thanks again

> >

>

> The doctor told us that if we take readings from the pulse ox. when

> 's hands are cold we may get lower readings. The circulation is

> lower then and may give a falsely lower reading. can also

> change his readings by twisting his finger inside the sensor. The

> side of his finger reads way, way, way lower. When we had the sleep

> study sweated off the sensors but I think the sweat could only

> make the reading better as long as the sensor is still in contact

> with the skin. I used to do some assembly type work using a

> grounding strap. If the skin was too dry there was no contact with

> the sensor and the reading was too high. We had to use hand lotion

> to increase the contact. The people who had naturally wetter or

> oilier skin did not have this problem.

> Twana

>

>

>

>

> Please contact mito-owner with any problems or questions.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks I'll keep this all in mind, especially when that time comes.

Re: Pulse Oximeter sounding off

> >Otherwise, we were afraid we would have to go with the trach. We've

> been told that decision will eventually come. Dread it.

>

> got a trach in February. (He had a resp. distress, went into

> a coma and eventually stopped breathing).

> Since he got the trach he has put on 6 pounds, outgrown both his

> wheelchairs and has so much energy during the day he is amazing us!

> He uses the vent. only at night and during the day is capped or has

> a " nose " . (That is a paper filter on the trach). The doctor said

> that they did see this big improvement in some kids since the energy

> they were putting into breathing can now go into growth. It was

> definately a big step but the secision was a whole lot easier when

> the alternative was to let him go now this second.

> Twana

>

>

>

>

> Please contact mito-owner with any problems or questions.

>

>

[Guest guest]

>I'm not familiar with the various types, so I have no idea where to begin

>to

>look on the machine to be able to tell you which one. If you leave ours

>on

>and disconnect the sensor the machine will sound off the alarm and the

>only

>way to quiet it is to push the bottom button for the silence of the alarm

>that only last maybe for a few minutes.

Try disconnecting the sensor from the patient cable. It will then alarm and

next push the alarm silent button. That should put it to " sleep " . When you

are ready to use, merely hook the patient cable to the sensor again.

Cheri

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Thank You :-)

I know Cassie has had moments in the past where she was afraid to go to sleep at night. We seem to be past that for the moment. Thanks for the feedback.

Pulse Oximeter sounding offHey everyone,Hoping that some of you are familiar with the use of the pulse oximeter. Have a question in regards to it---there are times at night, when my daughter, Cassie, is sleeping soundly but her pulse oximeter will sound off with 0s for the pulse and oxygen readings. It will last about 2-3 seconds and then start to read both. She appears to be still and sound asleep. Any clues as to why the pulse oximeter maybe doing this?? Thanks Please contact mito-owner with any problems or questions.