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Question about the Ultrasorb Underpads.

Answer: Ultrasorbs underpads are cost-effective because they protect against leakage that leads to multiple linen and underpad changes. Ultrasorb underpads are found in 1 in 6 U.S. hospitals today.  The high-strength design reduces the need for multiple drawsheets for positioning. One Ultrasorbs does the job of up to 4 regular underpads. Ultrasorbs respects individuals  as the thermo-bonded SuperCore™ pulls moisture away quickly and locks it away from the skin so patients don't feel uncomfortable. The aiir-permeable, crinkle-free design is quiet, comfortable and discreet.  Odor control makes care more pleasant, visits with family and friends more dignified. Ultrasorbs are compatible with low-air-loss mattresses used to prevent pressure ulcers. Hospitals and nursing homes use this as a catheter alternative as indwelling catheter usage is curtailed over CAUTI concerns. Clinically shown to help maintain skin integrity as part of an overall pressure ulcer prevention program. 

There are three kinds of Ultrasorbs:

The original premium Ultrsorb AP or Air permeable pad. Indications: Open air continence management, ICU/CCU patients who should not be moved or disturbed, ER/OR for absorbing significant or ongoing fluid loss and any place where skin dryness is needed.

•  Patented SuperCore® absorbent draws in moisture, locks it away from the skin and feels dry to the 
   touch in just minutes.
•  Manufactured under U.S. patent number 6,675,702.
•  Lies flat when wet thanks to SuperCore®  technology, without bunching,  swelling or disintegrating.
•  AquaShield film provides leakage protection that means fewer linen changes—no double-  padding needed!
•  Air permeable for added comfort,   dryness and no embarrassing plastic film crinkling.
•  Effective for use with low-air-loss mattress therapy—protects the bedding and permits airflow.

ULTRASORBS UF (Ultra-Fresh)  Indications: Use Ultrasorbs UF for the same cases as Ultrasorbs AP, plus when odor control due to liquid incontinence is a concern.

•  Antimicrobial Ultra-Fresh™ protection inhibits the growth of bacteria and yeasts that can cause odors
•  Locks odor-causing moisture away in the SuperCore® layer
•  Makes for a fresher room
•  All the absorbency and dry comfort features of the original Ultrasorbs AP

Premium Drypad & Drawpad ULTRASORBS® ES (Extra-Strength) Indications: Use Ultrasorbs ES for the same cases as Ultrasorbs AP,plus when the practice of stacking extra layers of pads, linens and drawsheets is of concern.

• Lets you move, lift and position up to 325-pound
• Innovative LiftSupport backsheet technology resists tearing
• Eliminates the need and expense of extra draw sheets and reusable underpads for most patients.
• All the absorbency and dry comfort features of the original Ultrasorbs AP

Question about high density 45 gallon can liners and low density can liners.

Q; "I need to buy a quantity of can liners for my business. I don't know which ones to purchase. Primarily, these are to line cans for paper to be recycled. Please help. I am confused by the micron labeling on your website. The trash bag liners in the stores are labeled in mil. Thanks. Jack."

Answer: The difference between high density and low density is the kind of resin used in the manufacturing. It sounds strange but the low density resins are more puncture resistant and tear resistant than the high density resins. For your purposes, the high density bags are more appropriate since you are talking about papers rather than sharp objects. High denstity can liners are much less expensive because they are thinner and use a less expensive resin as well. We sell both kinds of trash bags in black and in clear. For your purposes, the clear are probably better.

Now we come to the micron issue. Our Medline brand liners have the thickness of the liners in microns rather than the mil. you are used to.  If you divide the micron by 25.4 , you get the mil thickness. So The second bags you noted above is given as a 2.0 mil thickness while the first one is 17 microns or very thin, i.e. .66 ml.

Low Density trash can liners range from .30 to 2.0 mils. With improved resin technologies, today's thinner trash can liners are much stronger than those from years ago.

High density trash can liners range from 6 microns to 28 microns.

These are some of your choices for the 45 gallon size in the high density clear can liners:

• High Density Clear Liners 40x48In 16 mic, 45 gal,250/CS
• High Density Clear Liners 40x48In 13 mic 45 gal,250/CS

If you want to encourage your employees to sort their trash from their paper, I suggest you provide each employee with a recylcling waste basket and an area covered waste container for trash. Purchase clear high density can liners for the paper and the black for the trash. For example, I suggest you choose the High Density Clear Liners, 24 x 24, 8 mic, 10 gal,1000/CS for the paper recycling baskets and use the Low Density Black Can Liners, Heavy .65 mil 30x36,250/CS for the trash receptacles.

Safe Home sells clear and black, low and high density, liners for trash cans, waste baskets, linen carts, etc. Let us know how we can help you further.

Thanks for your question.

Sincerely, Barbara

Question about Anti Embolism Stocking Knee High M Long, 1PRand Compression Stockings, Stirrup, Lycra, X LG

Answer: Thank you for your very timely question as we are entering the summer travel season. Your physician is your best source of information. See excerpts from  New York Times article from 2007 that confirms your fear is real.

From that article,

"Life-threatening blood clots and flying have been linked for more than 50 years, but a new study of business travelers confirms the risk, particularly for those who take long flights or fly frequently.Immobility is considered a major factor behind the condition, called deep vein thrombosis. But while it is often referred to as “economy-class syndrome” because of the cramped seating there, D.V.T. also occurs among those who fly in business class and first class, the researchers found.

People who fly four hours or more, the study found, have three times the risk of developing clots compared with periods when they did not travel."often referred to as “economy-class syndrome” because of the cramped seating there, D.V.T. also occurs among those who fly in business class and first class, the researchers found. People who fly four hours or more, the study found, have three times the risk of developing clots compared with periods when they did not travel.   D.V.T. occurs when a blood clot forms within the large deep veins of the body, usually in the leg. If untreated, part of the clot may break off and travel to the lungs, where it can cause a pulmonary embolism, a potentially fatal condition.

Frits R. Rosendaal and Suzanne C. Cannegieter of Leiden University Medical Center in the Netherlands, the study’s lead researchers, tracked almost 9,000 employees of large international companies and organizations over a four- or five-year period, in what they call the most comprehensive study of its kind to date. The results were published this fall in the online journal PLoS Medicine; preliminary findings were reported in late June by the World Health Organization.

“We now know out of 4,500 people who fly, one will get a D.V.T. within eight weeks after travel,” Dr. Cannegieter said. “It’s not really a huge amount,” but, she said, the risk increases with the duration of a flight and the number of flights in a short period. Obesity, a person’s stature, oral contraceptive use, hormone replacement therapy and inherited blood clotting disorders also increase risk. A combination of these factors “may increase risk twenty- to fiftyfold,” Dr. Rosendaal said." End of excerpt from NY Times.

Safe Home recommends you consult your physician to learn whether thigh high or knee high compression stockings would be appropriate to reduce your leg swelling. The other options include walking around the plane several times frequently during the flight. Buying off the shelf anti embolism stockings is not the best choice because the compression may be too much for your needs or too little. Thigh high stockings are designed primarily for those who are bedridden or sitting for long periods of time. To get the proper fit, you need to have someone measure your leg length and your calf circumference.

Safe Home sells two brands of anti-embolism or compression stockings at this time. Medline and Graham Field offer knee length and/or thigh high. The knee length come in a stirrup style and in a full compression to the knee style.These come in flesh tones and in white.

Stirrup stockings by Graham Field are sized in Small 13” – 14”, Medium 15” - 16”, Large 17” - 18” and  Extra Large 19” - 20” according to calf circumference:

• Form fitting compression stocking helps to control varicose veins and relieve tired aching legs
• Ideal for people who spend a lot of time on their feet
• One-way stretch Lycra material
• Measure calf to determine stocking size
• Made in USA

The Medline Anti-Embolism Stocking in knee length is an elastic stocking i white are made of 80% nylon/20% spandex. Sizing is as follows:

• Small regular  Calf Circumference 10” - 13” (25.5 - 33cm) Leg Length 14” - 16” (36 - 40.5cm
• Small long Calf Circumference 10” - 13” (25.5 - 33cm) Leg Length16” - 18” (40.5 - 46cm)
• Medium regular Calf Circumference 12” - 15” (30.48 - 38.1cm) Leg Length15” - 17” (38 - 43cm)
• Medium long Calf Circumference 12” - 15” (30.48 - 38.1cm)Leg Length 17” - 19” (43 - 48.5cm)
• Large regular Calf Circumference 14” - 17” (35.5 - 43cm) Leg Length16” - 18” (41 - 45.5cm)
• Large long Calf Circumference 14” - 17” (35.5 - 43cm) Leg Length18” - 20” (45.5 - 51cm)
• X-large regular Calf Circumference 16” - 19” (40.5 - 48cm) Leg Length 16” - 18” (41 - 45.5cm)
• X-large long Calf Circumference 16” - 19” (40.5 - 48cm) Leg Length  18” - 20” (45.5 - 51cm)

White is the only current choice for the thigh length Medline Anti-Embolism stockings. Designed by leading vascular specialists, Medline's EMS anti-embolism stockings provide a tailored, contoured fit with just the right amount of gradient pressure. Pressure is greatest at the ankle and gradually reduces throughout the length of the leg. Stockings are constructed of 85 percent nylon and 15 percent spandexare sized this way:

• Small short Calf circum.     10” - 13” (25.5 - 33cm)    Leg length 26"- 29" (66 - 74cm)
• Small regular Calf circum.  10” - 13” (25.5 - 33cm) Leg length 29" - 31" (79 - 86cm)
• Small long Calf circum.      10” - 13” (25.5 - 33cm)     Leg length 31" - 34" (79 - 86cm)
• Medium short Calf circum.  12” - 15” (30.48 - 38.1cm) Leg length 26"- 29" (66 - 74cm)
• Medium regular Calf circum12” - 15” (30.48 - 38.1cm) Leg length 29" - 31" ( 74 - 79cm)
• Medium long Calf circum.   12” - 15” (30.48 - 38.1cm) Leg length 31" - 34" ( 79 - 86cm)
• Large short Calf circum.     14"- 17 " (35.5 - 43cm) Leg length 26"- 29" (66 - 74cm)
• Large regular Calf circum.  14"- 17 " (35.5 - 43cm) Leg length 29" - 31" (79 - 86cm)
• Large long Calf circum.      14"- 17 " (35.5 - 43cm) Leg length 31" - 34" (79 - 86cm)
• X-large regular Calf circum.16" -19" ( 40.5 - 48cm) Leg length2 6" - 29" (66 - 74cm)
• X-large long Calf circum.    16" -19" ( 40.5 - 48cm) Leg length 29" - 31" ( 74 - 79cm)

The White thigh length stockings are primarily for those who are bedridden or do little walking. and are 16 to 18 compression. We will be selling higher compression stockings in the future in the 20 to 30 compression range for those who walk more as these reduce blood pooling in the legs.

Thanks for your question.

Sincerely,

Barbara

Question about Stocking Anti-Embolism T-L XL Reg - 1 Pair versus Anti Embolism Stocking Thigh Length L Long,1 PR.and Anti Embolism Stocking Knee Length Med LNG 1PR - 1 Pair

Answer: First, remember that there are reasons for thigh length versus knee length compression stockings. For example, my mother has congestive heart failure, is in a wheelchair or chair most of the time due to bad knees and has had considerable leg swelling and pain despite diuretics. She is not happy about the thigh high stockings because she will need help putting them on. However, she needs constant compression beyond her knees to keep the swelling down. According to the Wikipedia, compression stockings "support the venous and lymphatic drainage of the leg.. . . anti-embolism stockings deliver a distributed amount of compression at the ankle and up the leg. This compression, when combined with the muscle pump effect of the calf, aids in circulating blood and lymph fluid through the legs (in non-ambulatory patients)."

We sell two brands of anti-embolism or compression stockings at this time. Medline and Graham Field offer knee length and/or thigh high. The knee length come in a stirrup style and in a full compression to the knee style.These come in flesh tones and in white.

Stirrup stockings by Graham Field are sized in Small 13” – 14”, Medium 15” - 16”, Large 17” - 18” and  Extra Large 19” - 20” according to calf circumference:

• Form fitting compression stocking helps to control varicose veins and relieve tired aching legs
• Ideal for people who spend a lot of time on their feet
• One-way stretch Lycra material
• Measure calf to determine stocking size
• Made in USA

The Medline Anti-Embolism Stocking in knee length is an elastic stocking i white are made of 80% nylon/20% spandex. Sizing is as follows:

• Small regular  Calf Circumference 10” - 13” (25.5 - 33cm) Leg Length 14” - 16” (36 - 40.5cm
• Small long Calf Circumference 10” - 13” (25.5 - 33cm) Leg Length16” - 18” (40.5 - 46cm)
• Medium regular Calf Circumference 12” - 15” (30.48 - 38.1cm) Leg Length15” - 17” (38 - 43cm)
• Medium long Calf Circumference 12” - 15” (30.48 - 38.1cm)Leg Length 17” - 19” (43 - 48.5cm)
• Large regular Calf Circumference 14” - 17” (35.5 - 43cm) Leg Length16” - 18” (41 - 45.5cm)
• Large long Calf Circumference 14” - 17” (35.5 - 43cm) Leg Length18” - 20” (45.5 - 51cm)
• X-large regular Calf Circumference 16” - 19” (40.5 - 48cm) Leg Length 16” - 18” (41 - 45.5cm)
• X-large long Calf Circumference 16” - 19” (40.5 - 48cm) Leg Length  18” - 20” (45.5 - 51cm)

White is the primnary choice for the thigh length Medline Anti-Embolism stockings Designed by leading vascular specialists, Medline's EMS anti-embolism stockings provide a tailored, contoured fit with just the right amount of gradient pressure. Pressure is greatest at the ankle and gradually reduces throughout the length of the leg. Stockings are constructed of 85 percent nylon and 15 percent spandexare sized this way:

• Small short Calf circum.     10” - 13” (25.5 - 33cm)    Leg length 26"- 29" (66 - 74cm)
• Small regular Calf circum.  10” - 13” (25.5 - 33cm) Leg length 29" - 31" (79 - 86cm)
• Small long Calf circum.      10” - 13” (25.5 - 33cm)     Leg length 31" - 34" (79 - 86cm)
• Medium short Calf circum.  12” - 15” (30.48 - 38.1cm) Leg length 26"- 29" (66 - 74cm)
• Medium regular Calf circum12” - 15” (30.48 - 38.1cm) Leg length 29" - 31" ( 74 - 79cm)
• Medium long Calf circum.   12” - 15” (30.48 - 38.1cm) Leg length 31" - 34" ( 79 - 86cm)
• Large short Calf circum.     14"- 17 " (35.5 - 43cm) Leg length 26"- 29" (66 - 74cm)
• Large regular Calf circum.  14"- 17 " (35.5 - 43cm) Leg length 29" - 31" (79 - 86cm)
• Large long Calf circum.      14"- 17 " (35.5 - 43cm) Leg length 31" - 34" (79 - 86cm)
• X-large regular Calf circum.16" -19" ( 40.5 - 48cm) Leg length2 6" - 29" (66 - 74cm)
• X-large long Calf circum.    16" -19" ( 40.5 - 48cm) Leg length 29" - 31" ( 74 - 79cm)

The White thigh length stockings are primarily for those who are bedridden or do little walking. and are 16 to 18 compression. We will be selling higher compression stockings in the future in the 20 to 30 compression range for those who walk more as these reduce blood pooling in the legs.

Thanks for your question.

Sincerely,

Barbara

Question about the Package of 144 Size 3 Safety Pins

Answer: Yes, the safety pins that Safe Home sells are great for craft purposes. Use to make beaded safety pins for accessories and safety pin based Christmas angels, bracelets, flags, tea light holders, etc. We sell safety pins in sizes 1, 2 and 3. The safety pins we sell are nickel plated or nickel steel. The nickel steel pins are more expensive. Both can be used for projects or for medical purposes.

What we sell in Size 1 are the Safety Pins Size 1, Nickel-Plated Steel 1440/BX These are 1 1/16 inch long.

The choices in Size 2, the 1.5 inch long safety pins are:

• Safety Pin, Size 2, Nickel Steel, 1.5 In. L. 144/BX by Medline
• Safety Pin, Size 2, Nickel Steel, 1.5 In. L. 1440/BX by Medline
• Safety Pins Size 2 Nickel Plated 1.5 In. 1440/BX by G F Health

In Size 3 safety pins, which are 2 inches long the choices are:

• Safety Pins Size 3 Nickel Steel 2 Inch Lg 144/PK by Medline
• Safety Pins Size 3 Nickel Steel 2 Inch 1440/BX by Medline
• Safety Pins Size 3 Nickel Plated 2 In. Lg, 1440/BX by G F Health

Remember Safe Home sells many other medical products that could also be used for craft products. These include Tongue Depressors, 6", Non-sterile, 1500 to a case, Pathology Containers,Polypropylene, 8 oz, 250/CS which could covered with glitter, cut-outs, etc. for use as holders for pens, paper clips, etc.

Thank you for your question.

Sincerely,

Barbara

Question about Peak Flow Meters

Answer: A peak flow meter is a device into which you blow that measures the liters per minute of air that you can expel from your lungs. Peak flow readings are higher when patients are well because airways are open, rather than comstricted as occurs when lungs are congested.  By knowing what someone's best peak flow is helps physician's decide what medications are or are not needed for asthma and other chronic lung diseases. Checking lung capacity with a peak flow meter during an asthma attack gives an indication of the severity of the attack.

I am currently taking allergy shots once more, my third series, my first since ending the second in 1992. Why? I am having more serious problems with grasses, pollens, cats, etc. that keep me from enjoying the indoors and the outdoors. So for at least the next four years, every time I see my allergist for shots, I will be using a peak flow meter prior to injections. When I was first examined, peak flow readings were taken with an electronic monitor. Now, I use a small portable, manual type unit with replaceable mouthpiece before each injection session. Usually I blow between a 375 and a 420, considered normal for my age, gender and height.

According to WebMD.com, "The peak flow meter works by measuring how fast air comes out of the lungs when you exhale forcefully after inhaling fully. This measure is called a "peak expiratory flow," or "PEF." Keeping track of your PEF, is one way you can know if your symptoms of asthma are in control or worsening."

This is how you use a Peak Flow Meter according to WebMED.com.

1. Stand up or sit up straight.
2. Make sure the indicator is at the bottom of the meter (zero).
3. Take a deep breath in, filling the lungs completely.
4. Place the mouthpiece in your mouth; lightly bite with your teeth and close your lips on it. Be sure your tongue is away from the mouthpiece.
5. Blast the air out as hard and as fast as possible in a single blow.

"Normal" readings on based upon gender, height and age. The Omron Peak Flow meter gives red, green and yellow readings as well as numbers. Red means you need to use a bronchial dilator immediately. Another option is the Medline Personal Best Peak Flow Meter, 12/Case which will soon be available as an individual unit.

I hope this answers your questions.

Thanks for your questions.

Sincerely,

Barbara

Question about Protection Plus Briefs Overnight L 40-56 In 64/c

Answer: Medline, the manufacturer, gives this as a measuring guide for the pull up disposable brief. Note: For Sizing, measure hip bone to hipbone over the abdomen. Double the longest measurement. Add 2 inches. When in doubt, purchase the larger size. Example. Hipbone to Hipbone=21 inches. 2x21=42 plus 2=44 inches. So this person would need a size large which is what you chose.

This is the entire catalog for the Medline urinary incontinence products: Medline Incontinence Catalog.

This is in a pdf format so you would need to download the Adobe Acrrobat reader, which is free.

Thank you for your question.

Sincerely,

Barbara

Question about the Stainless Steel Penlight With Pupil Gauge

Answer: Yes, these are available in quantities. This is a GF Health product. In order to give you a quote, we will need your company details including ship to address and method of payment and time when you need them. We do not have engraving available.  Your main office is in a large city where engraving is certainly available.

GF-1293 Diagnostic Penlight Features:

• Length: 5.5 inch long
• Pupil gauge imprint: 0-5 cm
• Battery powered: 3 AAA batteries (not included)
• Material: stainless steel
• A product of Graham Field Health. 

Question about Medline Tubular Stretch Elastic Netting.

Answer: We sell Medline and Curad brands of tubular stretch netting that is latex-free.

Each roll is 25 yards long at the stretched length. Medline provides a chart in their catalog to choose the correct size.

This is the information about the Medline brands: Our product codes are ML-(Their Product Code)

                                           Maximum Circulation

      Product Code      Size      Stretch Width         Relaxed Width     Typical Use

• NONNET012     1/2      4" (10.2 cm)             5⁄8" (1.6 cm)        Small Fingers, toes,
  wrists, circumcision
• NONNET01       1         6" (15.2 cm)             0.6" (1.5 cm)        Large fingers, toes, wrists
• NONNET02       2         7 2⁄3" (19.5 cm)       0.8" (2 cm)           Small hand, arm, leg, foot
• NONNET03       3         9 1⁄3" (23.7 cm)       1" (2.5 cm)           Med hand, arm, leg, foot,
  multiple fingers
• NONNET04       4         11 2⁄3" (29.6 cm)     1.2" (3 cm)            Lrg hand, arm, leg, foot
• NONNET05       5         12 3⁄8" (31.4 cm)     1.5" (3.8 cm)         Avg arm, small leg/knee
• NONNET06       6         24" (61 cm)             1.9" (4.8 cm)         Lrg leg, amputation, arm
  board, small head
• NONNET07       7        28 2⁄3" (72.8 cm)      2.3" (5.8 cm)         Avg head, face, ears, neck
• NONNET08       8        31 1⁄3" (79.6 cm)      2.8" (7.1 cm)         Small chest, back,
  perineum, axilla,
  shoulder, large head
• NONNET09        9        35" (88.9 cm)           3.2" (8.1 cm)         Med chest, back,
  perineum, axilla, shoulder    
• NONNET10        10      36 2⁄3" (93.1 cm)      3.6" (9.1 cm          Lrg chest, back,
  perineum, axilla, shoulder  
• NONNET11        11       40" (101.6 cm)         4.3" (10.9 cm        XL chest, back, perineum,
  axilla, shoulder
• NONNET12        12        56" (142.2 cm)        4.7" (11.9 cm)       XXL chest, back,
  perineum, axilla, shoulder
• NONNET22        22        80" (203.2 cm)         8" (20.3 cm)        Bariatric/custom size

I hope this helps. Just remember that the relaxed width is the amount that the product will stretch beyond the width stated. To hold a dressing in place, the netting needs to be correctly fitted.

Sincerely,

Barbara

Question about the Medline Digital Finger Oximeter, Black.

Question: "My mother is 89 years old and has congestive heart failure. She wore a 24 hour oxygen monitor a few weeks ago. The result was a non-portable oxygen unit so she can get supplemental oxygen at night. Her daytime reading was 90% and her night readings averaged 80%. Despite her age, Mom's mind is very good except now from mid-morning on you can see the deterioration. Sometimes her heart races. She says she had her first anxiety attack of her life: Gail and I feel it is that her heart is struggling due to the congestion.  I live over a thousand miles away but will be at her home for the rest of the week. Would this be something that her home care helper could use to help justify with her doctor her need for a portable tank on her wheelchair during the day? She has been told to use oxygen as she needs it! The tank is in the living room where she sleeps in a recliner during the night and naps. Thanks, Your brother Jim.

Answer: Yes, Jim, this unit is what she needs and it should arrive in two days from Medline. This oximeter unit is reasonably priced, easy to use and gives accurate readings. I know you have already contacted her physician about what is happening to Mom.  I've ordered this oximeter that should arrive in another day. When I spoke with Mom two days ago, I knew then something was wrong because she seemed confused. She's been complaining about fatigue for months. I was wrong in believing that this was depression or age. Obviously Mom needed someone to actively be her advocate as her doctor did not see the whole picture.

We do sell several other oximeters which would work equally well. Most are hospital grade units, though. For example,John Bunn DIGI O2 Finger Pulse Oximeter JB02007, the John Bunn DigiOx Finger Pulse Oximeter Model JB02008 which costs a little less than the Medline unit referenced in your question, the Medline Digital Finger Oximeter, Yellow and the Medline Handheld Pulse Oximeter which is personal computer and printer compatible.

This oximeter as other finger pulse oximeters gives SPO2, pulse rate and pulse strength readings. SpO2 numbers give you the amount of oxygen attached to the hemoglobin cells (red blood cells) in your body or the saturation of oxygen in your red blood cells.. Normal is 96%.

I've done more internet reading about what is normal for oxygen levels and will share this with my readers.

HeartFailureSolutions.Com gives this list which covers part of Mom's symptoms:

"Watch for the following signs:

• water retention (especially feet/ ankles)
• shortness of breath/ difficulty breathing
• extreme fatigue
• chest tightness
• mental confusion/ short-term-memory loss
• tingling fingers
• chronic cough
• blue coloring around lips
• waking at night gasping for breath

Your body requires 92% blood oxygen saturation or above.  There is no getting around your oxygen requirement.

If you ignore you rlow oxygen level, you will lose your eye sight, short term memory, and your strength and stamina.  The progressive weakening of your heart muscle will contribute to your heart failure."

Thanks for being there, Jim and Gail. I know Gail went through similar issues about supplemental oxygen for her late mom: she shared that she needed to buy an oximeter to present her case for 24/7 portable oxygen for her mom

Love you!

Sincerely,

Barbara