Has anyone been given a pulse oximeter by 111?

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What advice where you given in terms of how to use it and when to call them?

I thought the guideline was to call if it regularly stops below 96%. I have one I don’t think you need instructions, you just pop it on your finger?

Sorry, I wasn’t clear (let’s blame covid brain). Should you be sitting up in an optimal breathing position to take a reading? I’m often below 95 when I’m propped up in bed and lower if I’ve just climbed the stairs, but can get a reading above 95 if I sit up straight for a bit.
I know I should have asked the doctor today when they checked in with me this morning, he didn’t react to average 95 yesterday though.

If it’s consistently below 96%(eg most of the time) call them back. Hope you are ok x

Walk a couple of lengths of your largest room- or walk around the garden-then do a reading. If it’s low phone someone and query silent hypoxia.

The instructions that came with mine is to just take the reading with your hand resting on something. Stay still during reading.

As a side note it's useful to take a reading when you've been calm and not exerting yourself but equally useful to take one after exertion to see your reading then in case your oxy level dropping significantly

Walk a couple of lengths of your largest room- or walk around the garden-then do a reading. If it’s low phone someone and query silent hypoxia.

Is that the medical standard?

Hi all, thank you for your replies. My levels seem to be up a bit today which is good.

@Unravellingslowly this is what I was asked to do when on the phone to the doctor yesterday. 40 steps around my room at a reasonable pace and re-measure