My loved one had hip replacement surgery 20 days ago and now they're sleeping all the time with oxygen levels at 31 and pulse around 100. They're not eating anything either - should we be worried about these symptoms?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Post-hip surgery drowsiness and low oxygen need urgent attention‚Äîrule out infection, embolism, or drug overdose; shift to ICU if unstable.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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My loved one had hip replacement surgery 20 days ago and now they're sleeping all the time with oxygen levels at 31 and pulse around 100. They're not eating anything either - should we be worried about these symptoms?

Post-hip surgery drowsiness and low oxygen need urgent attention‚Äîrule out infection, embolism, or drug overdose; shift to ICU if unstable.

More Geriatrics Health Queries

I'm looking for some advice on the best medication to take for a persistent cough. It's been lingering for a few days now, and I'm over 60, so I want to make sure I'm taking the right tablets that are effective for someone my age. Could you suggest something suitable?

My grandmother is 72 and she's been dealing with a cold, fever, and a really runny nose. Is it safe for her to take Allercet Cold for these symptoms? I'm just worried and want to make sure it's okay for her age. What do you think?

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