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[NickFitz]

Popped up to the Amazon Locker, where there was somebody already about to use it, much to my surprise - can’t remember the last time that happened.

Anyway, he entered his code, and a locker opened, and he took two things out, looked into the back of it as if expecting more, then closed the door and left. Approaching it, I discovered that the touchscreen was displaying its “Open Locker” button and, when I tapped it, another door opened revealing a further box.

I ran round the corner of the shop and shouted after the guy, and he came back and was very grateful as he had indeed been expecting a third box

Once that palaver was over I was able to get my own treasure: a pulse oximeter. This was because of a thing in the NY Times the other day by an ER doctor over there, explaining that many victims of the current plague don’t feel breathless until a lot of damage is already done because the way the virus attacks the lungs doesn’t impede exhalation of CO₂, just absorption of O₂, and the body only feels breathless because of a high CO₂ concentration. So he advised using a pulse oximeter to keep an eye on one’s normal O₂ level and seek medical help urgently if it starts to drop significantly.

And anyway, it’s always fun to have a new medical gadget to play with

My O₂ level appears to be between 98% and 99% depending on which finger I use and how well I position it

[NickFitz]

This was because of a thing in the NY Times the other day by an ER doctor over there, explaining that many victims of the current plague don’t feel breathless until a lot of damage is already done because the way the virus attacks the lungs doesn’t impede exhalation of CO₂, just absorption of O₂, and the body only feels breathless because of a high CO₂ concentration.

This thing to be precise (free, but you might have to make up an email address): Opinion | The Infection That’s Silently Killing Coronavirus Patients - The New York Times

[ladymuck]

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Once that palaver was over I was able to get my own treasure: a pulse oximeter. This was because of a thing in the NY Times the other day by an ER doctor over there, explaining that many victims of the current plague don’t feel breathless until a lot of damage is already done because the way the virus attacks the lungs doesn’t impede exhalation of CO₂, just absorption of O₂, and the body only feels breathless because of a high CO₂ concentration. So he advised using a pulse oximeter to keep an eye on one’s normal O₂ level and seek medical help urgently if it starts to drop significantly.

And anyway, it’s always fun to have a new medical gadget to play with

My O₂ level appears to be between 98% and 99% depending on which finger I use and how well I position it

Take the nail varnish off

Depending on the design, it may work well clipped to your ear.

I think less than 95% saturation starts being concerning.

[NickFitz]

I think less than 95% saturation starts being concerning.

Yes, something like that I think

[DoctorStrangelove]

The Septic oximeter Dr was on the PM prog saying this.

Tea: the last of Sunday's curious collection of lamb & "meat" with carrots & onions again.

I was a bit heavy on the pepper (white & black) and the hot smoked paprika, so nearly blew my head off. <- Me

Sweet: custard with stewed apple and gooseberries.

0.91 pints of good Glengettie tea.

Entertainment: possibly more Civilisation, more Siman Schama's History of Britain, and Wonderfalls.

[NickFitz]

The Septic oximeter Dr was on the PM prog saying this.

He gets everywhere. Maybe he’s a virus too?

[NickFitz]

Cherry & almond cake out of the oven

It looks generally OK, and smells delicious, but it doesn’t seem to have risen as much as last time I made it

Oh well, I daresay it’ll be all right for eating

[Scruff]

Popped up to the Amazon Locker, where there was somebody already about to use it, much to my surprise - can’t remember the last time that happened.

Anyway, he entered his code, and a locker opened, and he took two things out, looked into the back of it as if expecting more, then closed the door and left. Approaching it, I discovered that the touchscreen was displaying its “Open Locker” button and, when I tapped it, another door opened revealing a further box.

I ran round the corner of the shop and shouted after the guy, and he came back and was very grateful as he had indeed been expecting a third box

Once that palaver was over I was able to get my own treasure: a pulse oximeter. This was because of a thing in the NY Times the other day by an ER doctor over there, explaining that many victims of the current plague don’t feel breathless until a lot of damage is already done because the way the virus attacks the lungs doesn’t impede exhalation of CO₂, just absorption of O₂, and the body only feels breathless because of a high CO₂ concentration. So he advised using a pulse oximeter to keep an eye on one’s normal O₂ level and seek medical help urgently if it starts to drop significantly.

And anyway, it’s always fun to have a new medical gadget to play with

My O₂ level appears to be between 98% and 99% depending on which finger I use and how well I position it

Mine is dreadful. 92/93 and then rises to 95/96 if I take very deep breaths

[NickFitz]

Mine is dreadful. 92/93 and then rises to 95/96 if I take very deep breaths

Was it already like that, or has this come on recently?

[WTFH]

Omlettes for dinner. Need to use up the eggs. (Only had 6 laid today)