So, can some of the medical folks here (who really no doubt deserve to be and probably should be resting instead of playing on the internet
) talk about some of the vocabulary that is a little bit in the weeds for the rest of us.
A lot of things get said really quickly in the moment and we don't always know what to pay attention to. No offense to the medical staffers, they are tired, in a hurry, handling too much at once, and trying to give some attention to their own health all at the same time.
Not to make this about me, just things that I have heard/been told that flew a little over the target in terms of my understanding.
Saturation percentage? From my doctors reaction 82 is not good, high 80s / low 90s on oxygen = still not good. What kind of bracket are we looking for?
Pneumonia, I gather this is the same bug just deeper in the lungs? Or is it something different? Bilateral, bronchial, lower lobes,...? Any easy cliff notes?
I am sure you have more important things to deal with, but any vocabulary help you chose to share would be appreciated.
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