03-09-2021, 08:23 AM
Pulse oximeter fun
While waiting to get yet another mask to try, I got my Wellue O2 Ring Oximeter yesterday. I wore it last night without CPAP. My O2 score was 7.9, average for the night was 95%, and I spent about 3 minutes below 90%. The low was 85%, but I was awake at the time. I'm not sure what to make of that. My pulse average was 54, with a low of 47 to a high of 89. Again, I was awake when it was 89, running around getting ready for bed.
I'm not sure how bad or good those readings are. The FAQ doesn't say what a 'good' O2 score is vs. a 'bad' one. Obviously, the episodes below 90% aren't good, but they were very brief. Oddly enough, my pulse did not go up during the low O2 periods. Hopefully I can get a mask that actually works, and then mesh the OSCAR results with the O2 reports. I had read that OSCAR would work with the O2 Ring, but it didn't recognize it.
I haven't used the CPAP in 4 days, and feel great. I finally got caught up on my sleep, and am back to normal. I'm going to try a nasal pillow next. Hopefully, I can train myself to not breathe through my mouth. I am NOT going to tape my mouth shut (although I'm sure plenty of people have wanted to over the years LOL!)
I'm not sure how bad or good those readings are. The FAQ doesn't say what a 'good' O2 score is vs. a 'bad' one. Obviously, the episodes below 90% aren't good, but they were very brief. Oddly enough, my pulse did not go up during the low O2 periods. Hopefully I can get a mask that actually works, and then mesh the OSCAR results with the O2 reports. I had read that OSCAR would work with the O2 Ring, but it didn't recognize it.
I haven't used the CPAP in 4 days, and feel great. I finally got caught up on my sleep, and am back to normal. I'm going to try a nasal pillow next. Hopefully, I can train myself to not breathe through my mouth. I am NOT going to tape my mouth shut (although I'm sure plenty of people have wanted to over the years LOL!)
