Oximeters

An oximeter measures your oxygen saturation and heart rate from your finger. We started with a “standard” model. It runs on AAA batteries and has a highly visible display. Our home health nurses use something similar.

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We use two types of oximeters. An oximeter measures your oxygen saturation and heart rate from your finger. We started with a “standard” model. It runs on AAA batteries and has a highly visible display. Our home health nurses use something similar.

Sheila wanted to be able to track Steve’s oxygen levels at night and have it sound an alarm if it dropped too much. What she found was an oximeter that not only has an alarm but also stored the data so it can be downloaded to a computer. This device is rechargeable. By the way, the alarm works…

 

Additional information

Steve’s ALS stage

Late, Middle

ALS toolboxes

We are using these stages to help you understand when these tools and apps were most effective for Steve.

EARLY STAGE | July 2021 – November 2022

From first symptoms to the walker

Key points
• No ventilation
• Able to walk without help
Limited upper limb function

MIDDLE STAGE | November 2022 – August 2023

From walker to power chair

Key points
• Limited ventilation with an NIV
• Help needed to transfer
Limited upper and lower limb function
• Work transitions
Supplemental nutrition through feeding tube

LATE STAGE | August 2023 – Current

Power chair

Key points
• 50% to full time ventilation
• From NIV to tracheostomy
Lift transfers
Loss of limb function
Most nutrition through feeding tube

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