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Covid oxygen level vs HRCT score

2021-05-26 11:49:10
My dad ct score is 6 on May 23rd.Despite having low score on May 25 his oxygen level is 85 without oxygen,90 with oxygen.why having low infection needs oxygen. Crp is 19.6. D dimer is within range.
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6 is not a low score. Pt has to be always monitored clinically and not based on xray /CT. He needs urgent hospitalization.

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Will need take a look at the history and medications. Supportive medications can be added to help.
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