- Male
- 29 Years
- 22/01/2025
Can I keep an oxygen cylinder at home just in case, as a precaution for COVID, while waiting for hospital admission? Would having this on hand help maintain the oxygen saturation levels if things get critical before I can get to the hospital?
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Yes,oxygen cylinder is helpful.Whenever saturation drops below 92.. oxygen is advised 3-5 litersmin to the patient sos.
Dr. Kareemulla Suggests...
Consult a Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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