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The Good Samaritan
« on: Mar 18th, 2004, 11:04pm » |
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A big thanks to the good Samaritan that was behind the delivery of a Nonrebreathing Mask to my house this morning. It gave me a few tears when I opened the box. No - not from an attack, but from something called emotions. I have a ProWeld tank and have been using a McGyver zip lock bag up until today. The new mask is absolutely awesome and I no longer drool like an infant as I had to suck on the homemade mouthpiece to draw O2. The best part about the good Samaritan mask is that it has a green plastic adapter/connector at the end of the tube that screws right on to the welding regulator outlet. No need to mess with nipples. It is possible that the good Samaritan may have retrofitted the green plastic adapter to fit my regulator. But it’s also possible that this particular mask comes with this piece already attached. Regardless, it is a Gem. It is distributed by Hudson Respiratory Care Inc (800) 848-3766 and the model is No. 1060. Since all the discussion of non-med O2 and whether to retrofit with a med regulator to get the appropriate LPM, my theory is that it makes no difference other than ensuring that the mask tubing will properly fit. Since we are dealing with breathing 100% O2, whether through a McGyver contraption or a tight fitting mask, the LPM is directly controlled by how deep and frequent our breaths are, so long as the flow from the tank can meet the demand of keeping the bag filled. A welding regulator allows you just as easy to adjust the flow to meet your demand.
Having said all this, may I now say “F” the docs that aren’t properly educated on O2 . I can understand lack of knowledge about CH since we are the extreme minority, but not about O2. Also “F” the spouses that rather see their partners suffer rather then at least attempt to research the facts of medical versus industrial O2. O2 = O2 no matter what.
Thank you friends
Pete
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Re: The Good Samaritan
« Reply #1 on: Mar 19th, 2004, 12:12am » |
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That's very nice.
I hadn't thought of using a ziplock bag...
I'm in pretty serious need of one of those fancy mask doodaddys myself.
Should I post my addess?  
Too bad I left the welders shop today with everything I needed except for the O2 in the tank... 
That was quite dissapointing.
Otherwise I guess I'd be digging up a ziplock bag right now. 
Oh well! I just learned about O2 so I guess one more night w/out it is just gonna be, well, painful I guess.
Nothing new...
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Re: The Good Samaritan
« Reply #2 on: Mar 19th, 2004, 12:23am » |
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Glad you got a mask...this place is full of good samaritans.
If you happen to not have a mask, you can just stick the tubing in your mouth. I've done that when I can't get enough air through the mask and I feel like I'm suffocating. Works like a charm.
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Re: The Good Samaritan
« Reply #3 on: Mar 19th, 2004, 12:33am » |
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Pete, that is so cool! I guess someone here likes you!
Seriously, that was very impressive. Sometimes the kindness of strangers knows no bounds. I'm very happy for you. That mask has got to be better than the McGyver contraption.
Does yours fit and seal real good? I must have a funny shaped face because I have to squeeze it all the way around with both hands to get a good seal. Not that that's necessarily a bad thing because I need to put my hands on my head when I'm getting hit anyway, but after 10 minutes my arms start to fall asleep.
Anyway, sure hope the mask makes things even better for you.
The thing about some docs hesitating to prescribe o2 puzzles me. Even if it does absolutely no good, what is the downside? There are no side effects to breathing o2 unless you're going to do it at a high flow rate for hours is there? I fail to see the need for such caution with it.
Hell, I even ran into a problem at the first med supply store I went to for o2. They questioned the doc's prescription for the amount of o2 and the flow rate. They actually called my doctor to confirm before they would give it to me.
They no longer have my business.
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on Mar 19th, 2004, 12:23am, Roxy wrote:| you can just stick the tubing in your mouth. I've done that |
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Well, now that this round with the beast is over and I have a shit eatin grin on my face im going back to sleep.....LMMFAO
Night trac
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Re: The Good Samaritan
« Reply #5 on: Mar 19th, 2004, 12:51am » |
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Good Samaritan? Funny, my mailbox got a similar delivery. There is a listener or two out there with radar who has helped and added to this family. And I damn well know I'm not on Santa's good list. The Easter Bunny slipped on my stairs and I got a served last year but he didn't show up in court and I know it's not him/her either. Probably some "punkass" who shall remain nameless.
The angel lists continue.
I occasionally walk outside and toss some vibes in the air when the winds blows east.
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Re: The Good Samaritan
« Reply #6 on: Mar 19th, 2004, 5:17am » |
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Good for you!
Loads of PF days!!!
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