Little $ for versatile tool / Survivalist
Granny is 100 (2.2016) and her lung Dr has provided us with exercise that helps to keep her breathing right and lungs strong. Slip it on your finger, then relaxingly breathe deep and watch as your oxygen level (known as *sats* or saturation) goes up. We have used this same systems' pulse rate to have family members admitted to hospital. Normal pulse rates are between 60-80. Slipping it on Dad's finger one day and his was below 40, popping up and down by a point or two, he was admitted and ended up not only staying but going into rehab after that. When it is under like that, pace makers seem to be recommended in the long run unless or until a person reaches certain ages. Another family member was placed into the hospital when the pulse rate was within seconds popping 109 97 114 102 88..... this seems to always be a medicinal issue and sometimes they have to put the heart back into rhythm with a small shock. To be able to monitor your family with such an inexpensive and small tool is incredible. Our home first aid bag holds one of these, we keep one in any room where there is an ill Elder; along with a blood pressure cuff (small arm and large arm band) and of course a thermometer. I am not a Doctor, I am an over 60 care taking child with grandchildren, neighbors, parents, Grandparent and others in my life that I care about. This is also a great survival tool for those who can't feel pulse.
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