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How does ebola affect oxygen requirements?
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Ebola: Supplemental oxygen is a fairly standard tx option. The patient shoudl be placed in isolation & is often provided intensive care measures such as: medication to maintain blood pressure, blood transfusions (platelets or fresh blood), intravenous fluids & electrolytes & treatment of co-existing infections.
Answered 2/25/2015
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