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Hypoxia and Oxygen Therapy
Presented from India by Dr. Sayyeda Uneza Fatima0
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Case Description
Oxygen therapy and non-invasive ventilation (NIV) are critical treatments for patients with respiratory issues. Oxygen therapy involves delivering supplemental oxygen to those with low blood oxygen levels due to conditions like COPD or pneumonia. Non-invasive ventilation, such as CPAP or BiPAP,...
Case Summary
- The lecture focused on oxygen therapy and hypoxemia, highlighting that 21% of air is oxygen and supplemental therapy is needed if saturation can't be maintained. Nine steps of oxygen transport were reviewed, starting with the need for adequate partial pressure of oxygen. Altitude affects this, requiring acclimatization for the body to adapt and increase red blood cell production.
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Dr. Sayyeda Uneza Fatima
MPT Cardiopulmonary, DelhiDisclosures
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