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Muliple organ failure do u need supplemental oxygen?

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Dr. Lokesh Guglani answered

Specializes in Pediatric Pulmonology

Yes: Multi-organ failure generally indicates a critical illness that affects multiple organ systems & delivery of oxygen can be compromised as lungs are generally also involved. Most patients are in the icu, on ventilatory support & continuous infusions with medications to maintain their circulation & heart function. Oxygen is the basic fuel for all cellular metabolic processes.

Answered 9/11/2013

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