The Importance of Oximetry to Monitor Therapy

Emma47 wrote:My sleep doctor ordered this for one night after I was on the Cpap for a few weeks. My oxygen dipped into the 80s so he raised my pressure from 7 to 8. At the subsequent office visit when I asked about a follow up with an oximeter he was irritated and said it's not necessary. I'm in the market for one of my own as well -- and a new doctor too.

Hi Emma,

Strange, he did the right thing the first time. Made and adjustment and then didn't follow up on if that adjustment was effective. I would be in the market for a new doctor too. Just an fyi I tried raising my pressure to see if that would keep my Saturation above 90% before going to the doctor. I raised my a couple of CM and I was still having desaturation events so moving yours just one may not have resolved the issue. I have the 50D plus which I tape in place when I where it. It works for me though a wrist one might be more convenient. I think I saw someone posting here that said you pick one up for $84 plus shipping. I bought mine for $112. I'm all for saving a dollar or two when I can but I felt like I needed the check my O2 sats as soon as possible so the few dollars more was worth it. If you search the forum I'm sure you can find the site that is selling them for $84 plus shipping.

Good Luck
John

torontoCPAPguy wrote:My readings from last night using the Contec 50E recording oximeter (and some masking tape to keep it stable on my finger).

I always tape my Oximeter to my finger, not tight just enough to make sure it doesn't slip during the night. Your results still show desat events so I would be following up with the Dr as soon as possible.

Your two nights results proves my point that no two nights of sleep are ever the same. Having a baseline of data is necessary to evaluate the over all trends and effectiveness of your therapy.

Hope you get this resolved soon.

Good Luck
John