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Withdrawal of oxygen support process

2023-03-20 13:04:57
My father, age 82 recently recovered from Covid Pneumonia , got discharged last week and is on oxygen support past one week (1-2litres) at home. His spo2 levels is between 91-92 with oxygen support . Since yesterday home care nurse has removed oxygen support. Post that his saturation level is between 88-91. Is it advisable to remove oxygen support suddenly or should it be gradually? I have pulmonologist follow up pending in 2 days, but the nurses are not much keen to connect back the oxygen. Please suggest
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Please follow advice of your pulmonologist or take a consultation with a pulmonologist online or offline for proper evaluation and treatment

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Take a consultation with pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment

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This can be done if patient is breathing naturally Also in such Age and after such Recovery after Covid pneumonia Spo2 88-91 is fine.
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Consult a pulmonologist and go for some test like ABG

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same

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start o2 if spo2 falls below 88..donot worry...start breath holding exercises for him..he will pickup..also share his ongoing tt chart

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If saturations are maintained at 88-92 it's fine.
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consult a pulmonologist for further evaluation

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As spo2, is with in Normal limits for him,No worry. If it comes down, you can always, start any time.pl consult pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment.

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