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Dropping of oxygen level
My father's age is 82. Sodium level is 128. He is suffering from Parkinson's disease. He cannot move without help. Today suddenly his oxygen level fluctuated and drop to 80. After that oxygen given. Now level is 97. What's the reason behind it? What should I do in this situation? How long will give oxygen?
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Take a consultation with pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment
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Any respiratory symptoms?
Is he dyspnoic with reduced SpO2?
Take online consultation for review and management
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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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get his abg done urgently..just make sure to get the abg done after decreasing the o2 to such an extent that his spo2 is between 88-92.
also make sure you are not overoxygenating him
.97 is just too much for him
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Neglect fall in oxygen if temporary
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Dr. Shruti Jain
Pulmonologist
8 yrs exp
Delhi
Is he having any respiratory distress ?? Get him evaluated
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
Pulmonologist
10 yrs exp
Kakinada
Without any symptoms occasional drop you need not worry
If its persistent have a consultation
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