Oxygen

[Margie2553]

Finally got an appointment to see about going on oxygen in 10 days time hoping it will make me feel better don't want to get to hopeful in case it doesn't haven't a clue what to expect posted before but any advice would be appriciated

[mrsmummy]

The assessment usually consists of doing a 6-minute walk whilst your oxygen levels are checked. Very generally, if it is found to drop below acceptable levels (usually about 88%) then a home oxygen order is completed unless there are circumstances where it should not be, for example a patient who has high carbon dioxide levels. They will assess how much oxygen is needed to bring the levels up to a safe level for you. There is nothing to worry about.

[Margie2553 in reply to mrsmummy]

I feel really awful at the moment can't imagine ever feeling better I've done the test before hate doing it Mrs mummy you always make me feel better thankyou x

[mrsmummy in reply to Margie2553]

[PollyP]

Hi, had my assessment last Thursday and I dint need long term (16 hrs day ) Oxygen tho do need ambulatory oxygen for when I am out and about. The concentrator was delivered to me at home on Friday morning. !!!

It has helped a bit already, especially when climbing steps when without it I would gasping, but wasn't struggling as much as usual. So I am grateful.

It is taking time to get used to using it, and think I might buy a back pack to use with it to free me up a bit.

Let us know how you get on with the assessment!

Best wishes,