Shit help me what does this mean/ UPDATE-ish

[trafficgirl]

Oh man, I have no idea but lots of good thoughts for your friend.

[BunnyMacDougal]

I couldnt say, but HUGS to you! Hope she recovers soon.

[papie]

(((Hugs))) I have no idea what it means, I hope your friend is ok.

[AHappierHour]

(( hugs )) I hope your friend is ok.

[hungrycaterpillar]

If her 02 SATs were in the 70s that's pretty bad. It means her body isn't getting enough oxygen. Normal O2 SATs are the 90-100 range.

I'm sorry for your friend. Will say a prayer for her tonight.

[bbaggins]

((Hugs))

[Marle]

Do not Google. Just focus on positive thoughts.

[shell24]

Oh no, lots of thoughts and prayers for your friend.

[SKP82]

I'm so sorry. I hope she's okay.

Can we page our healthcare peeps?

mofongo
kristie
@wandering

Who else?

[Deleted]

I'm so sorry Que, I don't know what it means medically but just want to offer hugs.

When C had RSV a few years ago they were worried when his O2 was below 97. I wonder if the flu turned into a secondary infection for your friend, maybe pneumonia?

Keeping her in my thoughts, keep us posted.

[hungrycaterpillar]

Nov 9, 2014 22:46:32 GMT -5 Que? said:

Nov 9, 2014 22:41:54 GMT -5 hungrycaterpillar said:

If her 02 SATs were in the 70s that's pretty bad. It means her body isn't getting enough oxygen. Normal O2 SATs are the 90-100 range.

I'm sorry for your friend. Will say a prayer for her tonight.

So what does this mean, like is it bad in the sense that she's going to be there for awhile or bad that she'll be forever altered.

I've seen an 02 sat in the 70s while walking with a COPD patient but only for a brief moment. I am not an MD and can't say for sure what satting in the 70s for an extended period of time would do to a person.


I'm sure they got oxygen on her fast though. I'd try not to focus on those numbers because I'm sure they've stabilized her oxygen by now. I know it's hard but just try and wait to find out more.

[DotAndBuzz]

((((hugs))))

Yes, O2 sats under 70 are very concerning. Normal are in the 95-100 range. It means her body isn't getting enough oxygen on its own.

Many good thoughts for her and her family, and I wish her a quick recovery.

[feistypants]

There's a good chance that she'll be fine. When someone's oxygen levels are below 90, it's usually easily fixed with some supplementary oxygen. They can do that with either the little oxygen in her nose, with a mask if she needs more, or if they're really worried, a breathing tube down her throat temporarily until she's a little stronger.

Sending a prayer for her and her family.

[sparkythelawyer]

Hope she is OK, friend.

[bonquiqui]

::hugs:: I hope she is ok

[Captain Serious]

Nov 9, 2014 22:46:32 GMT -5 Que? said:

Nov 9, 2014 22:41:54 GMT -5 hungrycaterpillar said:

If her 02 SATs were in the 70s that's pretty bad. It means her body isn't getting enough oxygen. Normal O2 SATs are the 90-100 range.

I'm sorry for your friend. Will say a prayer for her tonight.

So what does this mean, like is it bad in the sense that she's going to be there for awhile or bad that she'll be forever altered.

I think this may depend on how long they go without sufficient oxygen and what state of health they were in otherwise.

I'm sorry, and sending prayers.

[fryjack2]

I'm sorry, Que.

Sats in the 70s aren't good. It means that she isn't able to take in enough oxygen and circulate it. The good news is that a hospital can help get that number back up to where it should be using a number of different methods.

Healing thoughts to her and hugs to you.

[Deleted]

If it makes you feel any better, my oxygen level was in the 60's when I had pneumonia and pleurisy, and it all came out okay in the end. Low oxygen levels can be due to a severe respiratory illness. I stayed in the hospital for four nights, with 30 minute checks by a nurse, hooked up to an IV, until I was well enough to go home.

[eb777888]

((Que))

[Deleted]

Thinking good thoughts for your friend, Que.

[TC]

Hugs, Que. Try to not worry too much yet, she is right where she needs to be for now.

[isabel]

I hope you get a good update soon. Hugs.

[killercupcake]

Hugs. I hope she's okay.

[awick14]

Nov 9, 2014 22:47:31 GMT -5 Que? said:

Nov 9, 2014 22:45:29 GMT -5 Marle said:

Do not Google. Just focus on positive thoughts.

That's why I'm here. I don't want to text anyone IRL or anything, I'd rather hash it out with my Internet strangers.

Depending on the medical history of the patient we like to see O2 sats above 90-95.

Unfortunately rates in the 70s are not good BUT if they were like this for a short time period there is a good chance that she will come out fit with no lasting effects. (I have had patients come out of rates in the low 60s/high 50s be ok as long as treatment was not delayed too long.

If there is anything that you need hun let me know. Your not that far from me, and if you need to get your friend anything if she's in the area I can get it to her too.

[underwaterrhymes]

That's so scary, Que?.

When K was in the hospital the first time, his SAT levels dropped into the 70s. They were usually in the 80s overnight without oxygen, but were staying in the low 90s with. The 70s was WITH oxygen, so we freaked.

They needed him to cough, so they did pulmonary massage and once he coughed, his numbers came back up. Those were the scariest few minutes of my life.

I hope that your friend is okay.

[curtains]

Hugs Que

[KKD]

Sending good thoughts and hugs, Que?.

[mellymel]

I hope your friend is OK. Thinking good thoughts for her.

[cinnamoncox]

I hope your friend improves, Que. That's scary.

[dirtyred]

They're talking about the percent of hemoglobin that has oxygen molecules attached to it.  Normal arterial blood saturation is above 90; venous blood has a saturation of 75%.  So I am sorry to say that yes, your friends oxygen saturation level was very low.

It doesn't necessarily mean she's had any damage from it; how long she was this way and her hemoglobin level will determine that.  Children with cyanotic congenital heart defects are often walking around with saturations in the 70's every day.