Emergency room and hospital visit tips

[sadiemae]

This was requested by someone

https://www.alsforums.com/forum/tip...-emergency-room-tips-mdas-quest-magazine.html

And JoelC's info about oxygen use

http://www.lifewithals.com/page5.html

 

[momap53]

Thanks, Lori! Excellent information!

 

[notme]

Exactly why my doctor was hesitant to have me on 02, but my COPD co,binned with weakened muscles makes it more complicated.

Not all pulmonary docs are aware of how to treat weak diaphragm and accessory muscles, apparently. I should have never been prescribed a cpap according to my neuro. I'd suggest any PAL who sees a pulmonary doc share those findings and any orders with their neuro as I did, or I'd have never known to get a bipap (and those here telling me of course)

 

[ottawa girl]

Thank you Lori- every CALS & PALS should have this info at the ready!