Chatted to my dad tonight and he’s not been feeling good. Is very cold, tired and breathless. He has COPD and moderate heart failure. I asked him to check his levels on his oximeter, oxygen was 88, heart rate 56 which I think is prob a bit low? He has had AF before When in hospital. Normally his rate is around 67.
I’m worried I should be calling him and ambulance.
Call 111 for advice
You have to be with the person for advice from 111 and I’m at home at the moment. I suspect my Dad will be on his way to bed now so I will call round in the morning that way I can contact 111 if need be. Thanks for replying
Do u know what his normal O2 saturation is with his COPD.
85% is classified as critical hypoxia at 88%he is very close. If he gets worse or having severe troubles breathing. Dial 999/112 tell them patient having trouble breathing.
Its actually slower to call 111 first!!!
Dialling 111delays getting help!!
Call 111 they will kno if help is needed
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Call 111. If they have any concerns an emergency ambulance will arrive faster than if you call one yourself. Hope it is nothing serious.