New to Oxygen Supplementation - Questions

I just learned something. I am in hospital with rhinovirus (LOL) aka common cold and mild Stephococsus (sp?) Aureus pneumonia and at first had a bit of supp oxygen. The doctors told me that with any kind of COPD you should keep your oxygen level to around 88 to 95 because otherwise you could get some kind of acidosis which would show up in blood gases and in blood tests that show anion levels etc. I never knew this before so you have to be very careful when Doctors just willy nilly put you on oxygen in the ER etc. Always carry your own 02 monitor so you can double check yourself. You might want to google this topic to read more about it. Has anyone else heard this?

Right thanks that is a detail I did not add but mostly I was talking about overuse in the ER when you are lying there on a stretcher! I was not aware that you should likely not go above 95 on supplemental o2 too much and that 88 is not so bad if you have COPD because you could end up with too much of co2 or o2 or something if you go over the 95 . I am still not too clear on this. I thought 99 on 02 was good and that turns out to be wrong for copd people it seems. I am in hospital now and I monitor it myself with my pulse ox thing and haven't needed any 02 at all because always in the 91-94 range resting or moving and middle of night when nurse checks

Right thanks that is a detail I did not add but mostly I was talking about overuse in the ER when you are lying there on a stretcher! I was not aware that you should likely not go above 95 on supplemental o2 too much and that 88 is not so bad if you have COPD because you could end up with too much of co2 or o2 or something if you go over the 95 . I am still not too clear on this. I thought 99 on 02 was good and that turns out to be wrong for copd people it seems. I am in hospital now and I monitor it myself with my pulse ox thing and haven't needed any 02 at all because always in the 91-94 range resting or moving and middle of night when nurse checks

I just learned something. I am in hospital with rhinovirus (LOL) aka common cold and mild Stephococsus (sp?) Aureus pneumonia and at first had a bit of supp oxygen. The doctors told me that with any kind of COPD you should keep your oxygen level to around 88 to 95 because otherwise you could get some kind of acidosis which would show up in blood gases and in blood tests that show anion levels etc. I never knew this before so you have to be very careful when Doctors just willy nilly put you on oxygen in the ER etc. Always carry your own 02 monitor so you can double check yourself. You might want to google this topic to read more about it. Has anyone else heard this?

I have used nocturnal o2 for 5 years and did buy my own inogen at home unit due to the same insurance hassles you described. I recently turned 65 so Medicare pays rental on a home unit and a portable. The portable is pulsed and has a 4 hour battery time so I use it sparingly. I prefer the Continuous vs the Pulsed when possible.

Hi Rick,
How did your doctor decide that you need oxygen support? Based on the oximeter test in the office or other tests? I think it is important to have it, in case you need it. It is really scary when it gets low.
I seem to remember one of your old posts after you moved to your new location. Your oxygen level is normal. Is it still true?

Thanks!

Ling

Ling this is a great lung resource and covers every topic you can think of including Oxygen use: https://pulmonarywellness.org/oxygen/

Hi Rick,
How did your doctor decide that you need oxygen support? Based on the oximeter test in the office or other tests? I think it is important to have it, in case you need it. It is really scary when it gets low.
I seem to remember one of your old posts after you moved to your new location. Your oxygen level is normal. Is it still true?

Thanks!

Ling