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My 6 days old son is on ventilator
My son is 6 days old and he is on ventilator from day 1 , doctors are saying he is in serious condition , his lungs are under pressure , after blood samples in reports po2 levels are high , I am attaching reports please help in understanding what is the main issue
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A newborn on a ventilator may be due to multiple issues.
Looking at blood gas and explaining will be not possible.
Please consider tele- consultation for a second opinion.
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Richa Singh Rajawat
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Noida
All these blood gas are one time and real time parameters. The treating doctor has to correlate it clinically. But baby requires blood transfusion.
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Vadodara
Needs blod transfusion
Change in ventilator parameters
But treating doctor is your best guide, no changes can be made based on online consult
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