Explained: When And Why Does A Covid-19 Patient Need Oxygen Support?
Covid explained: A Covid-19 patient needs oxygen support when shortness of breath progresses to a more acute condition.
Outlook Web Bureau 17 May 2021, Last Updated at 7:38 am File photo Outlook Web Bureau 2021-05-17T07:36:44+05:30 Explained: When And Why Does A Covid-19 Patient Need Oxygen Support? outlookindia.com 2021-05-17T07:38:57+05:30
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The ongoing second surge in Covid-19 cases has seen a huge rise in the demand for supplemental oxygen. According to the data with the National Clinical Registry, a new emerging trend during the second wave has been witnessed – Shortness of breath is the most common clinical feature among symptomatic hospitalised patients at 47.5 per cent, compared to 41.7 per cent during the first wave.