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If the oxygen level is 89 during COVID is it ok? My cousins is suffering from COVID and his oxygen level is 89. Please suggest
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Oxygen saturation below 94 % is a sign for urgent medical attention.
Kindly hospitalize and seek a CT scan to understand the pneumonia in lungs.
He will need oxygen support to allow the lungs to rest and heal properly.
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please seek urgent medical attention and hospitalization.
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Hospitalise immediately
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Admit him to hospital immediately
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Pls hospitalise him immediately..
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Dr. Subhash Chandra Garai
General Physician
41 yrs exp
Kolkata
SpO2 level 94% and above is acceptable less that is a signal of risk...
89 is much lower than the acceptable limit..
What is the age of the patient ?
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arrange oxygenation at home if possible...get HRCT Chest, D-Dimer test, CRP test done along with blood for cbc and fasting sugar..
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if oxygenation cant be arranged at home patient needs to be hospitalized for care under medical supervision..
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