Question 1

my current blood oxygen level is between 76-89...is it normal? (20yr old male with copd)
normally my o2 use to always rest at 94 max.

papillomas in airway
restricted airways roughly size due to so many surgeries
 sleep apnea
 asthma
 copd?

Accepted Answer

Oxygenation:  I can't speak to your individual case but blood oxygen levels of 76 to 89 are low - not normal.

Question 2

what is a good oxygen level after surgery?

Accepted Answer

92 % plus....: In all patients, but certainly in post op patients, we'd like to see oxygen saturation of at least 92%. Supplemental oxygen may be necessary, at least for a short time. Good pulmonary toilet and breathing exercises are also employed. Good luck.

Question 3

what causes low oxygen levels after surgery?

Accepted Answer

Atelectasis: Sometimes, there can be parts of the lung not fully inflated called atelectasis. This could cause low oxygen levels and can be reversed by taking deep breaths. This type of lung exercise can be done using something called an incentive spirometer, and walking around. Hope this helps!

Question 4

how dangerous is it for someone who just had surgery within the last 24 hours to have their oxygen level staying down in the 70's and low 80's?

Accepted Answer

Go to ER: It is NOT normal for anybody regardless of having surgery or not to have oxygen saturation in their blood that low .you need to go to the ER right away for proper evaluation and treatment. It could be dangerous life threatening condition so do not ignore it and GO

Question 5

i have never had a problem with oxygen levels... i had a hernia surgery which was big and incision  i never have to take meds and my first time having?

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Question 6

is it ok to stop using oxygen? i've been using supplemental oxygen since my lung surgery 4 months ago.  my o2 levels are now in the upper 90's, heart

Accepted Answer

Not until evaluated: By your doctor. You should be re-access under the supervision of you doctor to make sure than you don't desaturate and become hypoxic.

Question 7

feeling like i don't have enough air to breathe even though oxygen level is 100.. 2 months after mitral valve repair heart surgery.

Accepted Answer

You need to discuss : You need to discuss with your cardiologist. He  or she will look at your breathing, your lungs,  your  blood vessels, the presence or  absence of blood clots, the stability of the surgical repair, the status and strength of your  heart  muscle, your  general  physical conditioning, your  medications and your general health. There can also be non - cardiac issues that may be impacting your  symptom.

Question 8

what could cause low oxygen levels after a carotid artery surgery and then hematoma removal surgery? dry esophagus from ventilator?

Accepted Answer

Lots of things: Low oxygen levels after a surgery can be caused by a large number of problems. Possibilities include ventilator associated pneumonia, pulmonary edema ( fluid in the lungs) adult respiratory distress syndrome, pulmonary embolism ( blood clot in the lung) so without more detail could not say. You should discuss with the doctors involved in the patients care. "dry" esophagus not a cause.

Question 9

can random twitching be caused by lack of oxygen caused by deviated septum? i can almost breath normally but ent wants surgery for headache/tinnitus.

Accepted Answer

Mgt: I would suggest a sleep study to determine if your deviated septum is causing a significant impact on your oxygen levels.

Question 10

could sepsis cause oxygen saturation levels to fall?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Sepsis can cause acute lung injury (ali) and adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) which are both reactions of the lung to the toxins and cytokines in the body and cause the alveoli to fill with inflammatory exudate thus preventing the exchange of gases and causing the oxygen saturations to fall.

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My current blood oxygen level is between 76-89...is it normal? (20yr old male with copd) normally my o2 use to always rest at 94 max. papillomas in airway restricted airways roughly size due to so many surgeries sleep apnea asthma copd?

A member asked:

What is a good oxygen level after surgery?

A member asked:

What causes low oxygen levels after surgery?

A member asked:

How dangerous is it for someone who just had surgery within the last 24 hours to have their oxygen level staying down in the 70's and low 80's?

A member asked:

I have never had a problem with oxygen levels... i had a hernia surgery which was big and incision i never have to take meds and my first time having?

A member asked:

Is it ok to stop using oxygen? i've been using supplemental oxygen since my lung surgery 4 months ago. my o2 levels are now in the upper 90's, heart

A member asked:

Feeling like i don't have enough air to breathe even though oxygen level is 100.. 2 months after mitral valve repair heart surgery.

A member asked:

What could cause low oxygen levels after a carotid artery surgery and then hematoma removal surgery? dry esophagus from ventilator?

A member asked:

Can random twitching be caused by lack of oxygen caused by deviated septum? i can almost breath normally but ent wants surgery for headache/tinnitus.

A member asked:

Could sepsis cause oxygen saturation levels to fall?

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