Cheap OX recomendations

On a trip last week, we flew for 3 hours at 10,000ft. Afterward my wife
complained of fatigue and at times during the flight she complained that she
couldn't "get enough air". I am thinking that supplemental OX for her would
be helpful. I checked the Aerox systems and the other systems, but they
seem pricey.

Given that this is a comfort issue and not a safety issue and is only for a
passenger, are there any other cheap portable OX systems available. Medical
systems perhaps?

GB

Guy Byars wrote:

Given that this is a comfort issue and not a safety issue and is only for a
passenger, are there any other cheap portable OX systems available. Medical
systems perhaps?

http://www.probuy.net/products/OXYGENPAC.html
http://www.avweb.com/news/aeromed/182584-1.html

George Patterson
Some people think they hear a call to the priesthood when what they really
hear is a tiny voice whispering "It's indoor work with no heavy lifting".

G.R. Patterson III wrote:



Guy Byars wrote:

Given that this is a comfort issue and not a safety issue and is only for
a
passenger, are there any other cheap portable OX systems available.
Medical systems perhaps?

Don't some aviation people recommend O2 for all extended flights above
9000'? Are you sure it is not a medical issue in her case? (Latest
Physical?)

("frank" wrote)
Don't some aviation people recommend O2 for all extended flights above
9000'? Are you sure it is not a medical issue in her case? (Latest
Physical?)


http://www.sportstat.nonin.com/index.html
SportStat Pulse Oximeter - Nonin Medical, Inc.
Plymouth, Minnesota (10 miles west of Minneapolis)

The 32F / 0C (bottom end temp range) seems odd - especially since they
recommend SportStat for mountain climbers. Use it with a big mitten?

From their web page:
SportStat can be used by a variety of sports enthusiasts, including mountain
climbers, hikers, skiers, bikers, and others interested in measuring blood
oxygen saturation and pulse rate. It can be used outdoors in many
conditions, including high altitudes, at high and low temperatures, and even
in the dark.

http://makeashorterlink.com/?K50822AB6
(Retail price - $400. I've seen them listed somewhere for about $350 this
summer)

--
Montblack
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For $350 you can buy a decent O2 system and not worry any more!

Blanche wrote:

For $350 you can buy a decent O2 system and not worry any more!

Really? Where?

George Patterson
Some people think they hear a call to the priesthood when what they really
hear is a tiny voice whispering "It's indoor work with no heavy lifting".

"Montblack" wrote in message
...
("frank" wrote)
Don't some aviation people recommend O2 for all extended flights above
9000'? Are you sure it is not a medical issue in her case? (Latest
Physical?)


http://www.sportstat.nonin.com/index.html
SportStat Pulse Oximeter - Nonin Medical, Inc.
Plymouth, Minnesota (10 miles west of Minneapolis)

A fantastic, almost magic, piece of equipment and (except for the
label) identical to what doctors and hospitals often use. If your wife's 02
saturation at altitude is consistently less than that of others, it is
certainly something to get checked. If you fly with 02 a lot, a pulse
Oximeter can save you a bunch of oxygen (because you may be able to safely
use a lower flow) and give you peace of mind.

Vaughn

"Guy Byars" wrote in message
...
On a trip last week, we flew for 3 hours at 10,000ft. Afterward my wife
complained of fatigue and at times during the flight she complained that
she
couldn't "get enough air". I am thinking that supplemental OX for her
would
be helpful. I checked the Aerox systems and the other systems, but they
seem pricey.

Given that this is a comfort issue and not a safety issue and is only for
a
passenger, are there any other cheap portable OX systems available.
Medical
systems perhaps?

If it was my wife and she was prepared to fly with me, then I would not
skimp on the cost. Besides which her comfort is definitely a safety issue
for me, my safety when we get home.

"Guy Byars" wrote in message ...
On a trip last week, we flew for 3 hours at 10,000ft. Afterward my wife
complained of fatigue and at times during the flight she complained that she
couldn't "get enough air". I am thinking that supplemental OX for her would
be helpful. I checked the Aerox systems and the other systems, but they
seem pricey.

Precise Flight.Nelson makes a small bottle for just under $400. I picked one up for
my mechanic at Oshkosh last year. It's packaged as an "emergency" bottle but it
will run a single person for a reasonable duration. She wanted it small as she's
flying an RV4.

"Guy Byars" wrote in message
...
On a trip last week, we flew for 3 hours at 10,000ft. Afterward my wife
complained of fatigue and at times during the flight she complained that
she
couldn't "get enough air". I am thinking that supplemental OX for her
would
be helpful. I checked the Aerox systems and the other systems, but they
seem pricey.

Given that this is a comfort issue and not a safety issue and is only for
a
passenger, are there any other cheap portable OX systems available.
Medical
systems perhaps?

GB

I'd first check for carbon monoxide.

Dashi