Oxygen assessment?

[FarmerD]

I have my oxygen assessment tomorrow,it,s the six minute walk one.Just wondering ,I have had one before,if they say I need oxygen what happens next?i have an appointment with consultant next Tuesday.

[Hidden]

Hi FarmerD hope all go's well .. a dont really know anything about oxygen

[FarmerD in reply to Hidden]

Thanks buddy,I,ve been on steroids for all of this year and they,ve started making things worse so need to get off them as soon as possible and this is the next step apparently.D.

[Hidden in reply to FarmerD]

Yer i was talking to my doc and he said steriods am on will only work for so long

Again he told me to stop smoking .. he was understanding tho and said is easer said than done

So i come out with world famious : What U Mean

Yep lucky a forget stuff now so quite happy most day's

Quite mad diease process now

[stone-UK]

Hi

Your six minute walk test, will include no oxygen, then oxygen set at different levels until the nurse is satisfied.

If you are told you require Ambultory oxygen, for exercise and moving around. They take you through the options demending on you needs.

As there is plenty of time discuss whether you need contious flow or pulse.

Equipment

Thera are cylinders.

Liquid oxygen.

Portable oxygen concentrator

Discuss the pro and cons for each available system in your area

Once you have agreed a suitable system, the nurse will contact the oxygen provider for your area and arrange delivery.

And remember it is only a extra medication.

[FarmerD]

Thanks Stone,that,s very helpful.D.

[medow]

Hope all goes ok for you tomorrow farmer , let us know how you get on

[FarmerD]

Thanks Medow,will do.D.

[Puffthemagicdragon]

They should take blood gas levels. They usually give an accurate account of the levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, acid/alkaline levels, etc, in the blood. I am on oxygen and I'd rather be put on it going by blood gases then the 6 minute walk test. This is just my personal preference though.

[FarmerD in reply to Puffthemagicdragon]

Yes Puff,the technicians I see are very thorough so I have every faith,it,s them I asked to display my Healthunlocked poster.I,ll find out tomorrow if the boss decided to have it put in the display cabinet.D.

[Puffthemagicdragon in reply to FarmerD]

Cool !

[1968]

All the very best of luck to you, I'm sure you will do fine. Keep well.

David

[FarmerD in reply to 1968]

Thanks David!D.

[Suzy6]

Good luck FarmerD, I know absolutely nothing about oxygen assessment. Just want to wish you good luck. Tomorrow. Glad you have an appointment with the Consultant. Take a pen and notebook tomorrow in case you have questions for your Consultant next week. I always take my son when I attend Hospital working on two heads are better than one.

[FarmerD in reply to Suzy6]

Thanks Suzy,I always have either my wife or son as backup and a pen and paper(I was in the boyscouts lol(be prepared)).D.

[Hidden]

good luck tomorrow farmer wishing you all best wishes, xx

[RibvanRey]

Hi, you should also get the telephone number of the clinic. My local hosp COPD clinic is very good. They give every patient their direct dial number so they can ring the clinic and talk to the specialist staff if they are worried about something or forget what advise they were given. You should ask if your hosp clinic works the same.

[PeterK1]

I have my assessment today at 1.30. Not looking forward to it, up to 3 hours the hospital letter says but it does not explain any of the procedure but I will let you know how it goes, good luck with yours.

[FarmerD in reply to PeterK1]

My appointment is for 2.00 so we,ll be "at it " together lol,I,ll think of you.I,m sure it won,t be too bad ,Ican only just walk to the toilet and have to sit down.I just want an alternate to these pescy steroids.Good luck Peter!D.

[PeterK1 in reply to FarmerD]

Cheers FarmerD, I am in the same boat with the walking and have a blood oxygen count of 79; but my GP refused to put me on steriods ? Even refused to send me to see a consultant for 7 months until a nurse from lung rehab' wrote to him insisting I see a specialist. So much for NICE guide lines. Will post my results and I will keep you in mind this afternoon. Good luck.

[Suzy6]

Good luck to you too Peter. Please share your thoughts when you canxx

[jimmyg23]

went for mine six weeks ago took blood from wrist to get right levels which was 88 put on oxygen told to sit waiting room for half hour took levels again it was up at 93 so was put on at 2lt pm con flow had oxygen delivered in 3 days

[jimmyg23]

Went for my assessment six weeks ago took blood from my wrist to get right levels and put on oxegen at 2lt and told to sit in waiting room for half hour then took level again if level up then is level you are put on mine was 88 to start went up to 93 and that was level was put on got it oxegen within three days g

[jimmyg23]

Went for my assessment six weeks ago took blood from my wrist to get right levels and put on oxegen at 2lt and told to sit in waiting room for half hour then took level again if level up then is level you are put on mine was 88 to start went up to 93 and that was level was put on got it oxegen within three days g

[jimmyg23]

Went for my assessment six weeks ago took blood from my wrist to get right levels and put on oxegen at 2lt and told to sit in waiting room for half hour then took level again if level up then is level you are put on mine was 88 to start went up to 93 and that was level was put on got it oxegen within three days g

[jimmyg23]

Went for my assessment six weeks ago took blood from my wrist to get right levels and put on oxegen at 2lt and told to sit in waiting room for half hour then took level again if level up then is level you are put on mine was 88 to start went up to 93 and that was level was put on got it oxegen within three days g

[peege]

Good luck today

[FarmerD in reply to peege]

Thanks Peeg!D.

[andyuson]

hello buddies i was assess by mr montgomery of brampton hospital about 3 months now i walk in a alley for 6 minutes without oxygen 74 is my lowest and take a rest return to my normal level of 94 and walk again with oxygen and it was normal of 94 and never drop so he recommend to have an oxygen by air liquide BUT take note i never use it because to heavy for me and still managed to without that oxygen the best thing for us is to go GYM and it help me a lot it was the physiotherapy from bramptom to continue go to gym it help me a lot...

[stone-UK in reply to andyuson]

Hi

Oxygen either LTOT, or Ambulatory , is given to protect vital organs , it will not always benefit you shortness of breath, if your sats are often below 88% , you are putting you self at risk from organ failure.

If your are struggling with your equipment speak to your oxygen team, and try and seak a alternative,

[Colours23]

They put their oxymeter up 4 notches ,so you gotta be pretty low,I am in the 79-86 when I walk ,I can't go anywhere,but their machine was 4 more 89-90 so that's ok she said,it's not what hospital goes by,anyway then she showed me a tank that I could not pick up it was like carry a sack of coal around with you, she said I could use a trolley,but I still had to lift it ,the other one was smaller liquid oxygen ,but I would have to have a shed or garage to store a tank in,and fill it myself.....WELL,all I want to do is walk along the beach and go over the ferry,at moment I cannot go anywhere for 2yrs now, I could notcope with either to dangerous and heavy for me ,I'm ok indoors,walking I cannot walk far ,so I don't know ,we have to keep our options open as there maybe somthing suitable! What's this about area? Some better than others?

[FarmerD in reply to Colours23]

It,s does seem a bit daft ,we find it hard to lug ourselves about so they add a lump of weight to "help"?D.

[onamission]

Good luck farmerD I hope you don't need it yet I'm not on oxygen but its something I'm dreading.

[Offcut]

All the best hope all goes well and to plan.

[PeterK1]

Well it was OK, the nurse took blood from my earlobe to test, then several finger oxymetre readings, lots of questions about my medical history then the result.

They are bringing the oxygen machine and 4 x 3 ltr portable bottles in the morning. I need 2 ltr per hour sitting, 4 ltr per hour moving around, will be reviewed in 4 weeks. Will not help with the SOB but will keep my blood oxygen levels up at an acceptable level until the consultant finishes all his tests to determine what's exactly wrong with me.

[PeterK1 in reply to PeterK1]

Hope yours went well FarmerD ?

[PeterK1 in reply to PeterK1]

Made a mistake, it's not per hour it's per minute. All delivered this morning and set up for me. He even explained about the refund on electricity we will get every 6 months so now I'm on oxygen I only hope it isn't a permanant feature in my life.