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A person tested covid positive. he/she checked the oxygen level using oximeter but the oxygen level is 78%.what to do?

8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Time to see the doctor.

Dr Dosanjh and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/2/2021

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Dr. Philip Schwarzman answered

That is low and should be followed up in an ER so that a chest X-ray can be done.

Dr Ferranti and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 6/2/2021

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

If the person was able to check his/her oxygen saturation, the value you reported is likely to be incorrect. If it is correct, the person should be taken to a hospital immediately.

Dr Ferranti and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/2/2021

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A member asked:

A person tested covid positive. he/she checked the oxygen level using oximeter but the oxygen level is 78%.what to do?

8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Dosanjh and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Philip Schwarzman answered

Dr Ferranti and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Ferranti and another doctor agreed

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