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(Message started by: chris on Feb 25^th, 2004, 9:11pm)

Title: o2 questions
Post by chris on Feb 25^th, 2004, 9:11pm

Just got Air tank delivered today. Do I have to have the rebreather mask with the bag or will mask be sufficient. Chronic for 7 years always just relied on imitrex but 3 or 4 a day was to dangerous, doctor had patient recently have strokes from over imitrexing so now I will try this oxygen thing but not sure of Quite how to use it. Chris

Title: Re: o2 questions
Post by Bob_Johnson on Feb 25^th, 2004, 9:31pm

See oxygen button on left of this page.

Title: Re: o2 questions
Post by BobG on Feb 25^th, 2004, 9:35pm

Yes the mask with a bag. It's called a NON-rebreather mask.

Title: Re: o2 questions
Post by t_h_b on Feb 25^th, 2004, 10:10pm

Until you get a non-rebreather, you can tape over the holes on the face mask and apply it to breathe and remove it to exhale. Crank up the flowmeter!

Title: Re: o2 questions
Post by lauriew on Feb 25^th, 2004, 10:35pm

FYI- I just had oxygen delivered 2 days ago & they told me to never have the flow under 7. You'll be breathing in carbon dioxide & is very dangerous.
My doctor has me on 7 to 10 for 15 to 20 mins. as needed. Some say the oxygen is more effective if you put it up to 15, either way dont go below 7.

Good luck with it~

Laurie