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Fall in oxygen saturation while feeding
My baby boy is 6 days old, his oxygen saturation remains good throughout the day but while feeding the saturation drops to sometimes 70%, sometimes 50% & sometimes even 30-40% but quickly recovers after stopping feeding.
What is the problem and how to treat it?
Hii wanted to know why are you checking saturation for?
Is there any medical reason behind checking like does he has been told any cardiac or lung issue at birth?
Baby has to be checked clinically can not rely on saturation during feeding. Parameters like waves of saturation and resting baby are important.
If the baby is moving/ crying saturation variable
If further questions kindly consult
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I surprised why u r checking saturation levels
Is there any bluish discolouration during feeding
Any sweating on forehead during feeding, any respiratory distress
Ur baby need complete evaluation to rule out any cardiac disease and nasal blockage
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