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33. Brother should go directly to Walgreen or CVS to get an oximeter.

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Sun Nov 15, 2020, 04:23 PM

Nov 2020

Do not wait to order online from Amazon or other company.
Pennywise, pound-foolish, especially with Covid in his family and household.

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Sister-in-law with Covid was hospitalized this morning. [View all] Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2020 OP

I hope she improves soon brer cat Nov 2020 #1

This soothsayer Nov 2020 #2

She's lucky she didn't have a cardiac event with oxygenation that poor. BusyBeingBest Nov 2020 #3

It blew my mind when I heard that! Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2020 #4

It's not likely that it was an accurate reading, but BusyBeingBest Nov 2020 #6

I have CF Turin_C3PO Nov 2020 #41

Everyone should make sure they have a pulse oximeter..It was very difficult helpisontheway Nov 2020 #5

I ordered one back in March and... Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2020 #8

I bought one at Walgreen's late September nuxvomica Nov 2020 #15

This is crazy malaise Nov 2020 #7

He has it too. Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2020 #9

This is beyond scary malaise Nov 2020 #12

I mentioned her being infected last night... Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2020 #11

The SiL of a dear friend has it. He is a high school teacher (all virtual this year). He said that niyad Nov 2020 #22

I am stunned at how people think it won't affect them malaise Nov 2020 #30

I do know that he has been masked, in consideration of an at-risk family member. But niyad Nov 2020 #31

I'm the same way MustLoveBeagles Nov 2020 #49

This message was self-deleted by its author niyad Nov 2020 #24

Oh no. My heart goes out to you and your family. nt okaawhatever Nov 2020 #10

I'm So Sorry to Hear This! DarthDem Nov 2020 #13

Thanks! Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2020 #18

30s! barbtries Nov 2020 #14

I'm wondering if my brother misunderstood? Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2020 #17

it think the term is hypoxia. barbtries Nov 2020 #19

I'd read it's very dangerous in the 80's, so... Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2020 #26

I also read (or heard) a doctor talking some time ago moonscape Nov 2020 #48

No way it was 30. That's lethal, instantly. Laelth Nov 2020 #20

That's my suspicion too! Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2020 #27

I've survived long periods of time Turin_C3PO Nov 2020 #43

EVERY household should have a pulse oximeter. Inexpensive, easy way to check oxygen level. SaveOurDemocracy Nov 2020 #16

Figure out what is normal for you Boomer Nov 2020 #63

Hoping all goes well for your family! bluestarone Nov 2020 #21

People are surviving longer without intubation Warpy Nov 2020 #23

No plans for intubation yet. Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2020 #28

That's indeed what happened in her case. Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2020 #56

That's how I was treated along with dexamethasone JCMach1 Nov 2020 #61

That is the standard now. They only intubate people who are too exhausted to fight to breathe Warpy Nov 2020 #62

I am so sorry to hear this. May they recover quickly and completely. Remember that your DU niyad Nov 2020 #25

Thank you! Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2020 #29

That Quickly? JGug1 Nov 2020 #32

Brother should go directly to Walgreen or CVS to get an oximeter. No Vested Interest Nov 2020 #33

Considering brother is covid positive, he presumably shouldn't be out shopping. LisaL Nov 2020 #35

I ordered 3 from amazon before I got one that wasn't fake. LiberalArkie Nov 2020 #42

Yes, I am growing leery of online sales offers unless it is a well-known entity No Vested Interest Nov 2020 #51

Oh no! Thanks for letting us know, Buckeye_Democrat. calimary Nov 2020 #34

Thank you! Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2020 #36

I am so sorry to hear about this, Buckeye. crickets Nov 2020 #37

Healing vibes sent........nt Heartstrings Nov 2020 #38

Some phones have oximeters built in Loupe Garoue Nov 2020 #39

Smart watches, too. LisaL Nov 2020 #40

omg...that was fast. they will be in my prayers... cayugafalls Nov 2020 #44

Healing vibes on the way! 💗💗💗 SheltieLover Nov 2020 #45

Wishing your family a good recovery. gademocrat7 Nov 2020 #46

Sending thoughts that your family will recover completely and quickly. Dem2theMax Nov 2020 #47

I hope your brother and sister in law make a quick recovery MustLoveBeagles Nov 2020 #50

Thank you! (Update too.) Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2020 #52

Thank you for the update MustLoveBeagles Nov 2020 #54

I'm so sorry to hear about your family, Buckeye Dem. smirkymonkey Nov 2020 #53

UPDATE: The hospital wants to put her on a ventilator. Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2020 #55

ALSO LEARNED THAT... Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2020 #57

FINAL UPDATE FOR THIS THREAD. Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2020 #58

YEAH!!! cally Nov 2020 #59

Thanks! Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2020 #60