Determining need for Oxygen

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E-mail from my pulmonary specialist: Group Health usually does not provide oximeters. We try to keep

saturation above 90%, but it is hard to show ill effects until it falls

below 85% for a significant period of time (hours per day for extended

periods) The saturation, however, is just one measure, and needs to be

evaluated in light of heart rate and other organ function. ROBERT

SANDBLOM, MD C_53_IPF_5/09Washington-the-Evergreen-state

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Bruce, I'm not accepting the doctor's response, that's why I'm sending his

comments to the group. I need the support and feedback from those LIVING with

PF. I am at the beginning stages of this diagnosis, trying to soak up all the

knowledge I can so I know what to push for from my doc.

The doc's response was,saturation levels need to be measured for extended

periods of time, but in the same breath he said we can't provide you with a

oximeter. Huh? Am I supposed to spend a day in the doctor's clinic walking

around?

Thanks for the website to purchase an oximeter, I plan to buy one.

C

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> > E-mail from my pulmonary specialist:

> > Group Health usually does not provide oximeters. We try to keep

> > saturation above 90%, but it is hard to show ill effects until it

> falls

> > below 85% for a significant period of time (hours per day for extended

> > periods) The saturation, however, is just one measure, and needs to be

> > evaluated in light of heart rate and other organ function. ROBERT

> > SANDBLOM, MD

> > C_53_IPF_5/09

> > Washington-the-Evergreen-state

> >

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