In fetal insufficiency, oxygen is also used alongside Normal saline infusion. I learned that those who have an altered mental status use oxygen. Could it be to reduce toxins in the respiratory system?
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In fetal insufficiency, oxygen is also used alongside Normal saline infusion. I learned that those who have an altered mental status use oxygen. Could it be to reduce toxins in the respiratory system?
Yes, that's right, oxygen finds many applications in medical practice where hypoxia is detected.
The respiratory Centre is in the brain, those who have altered mental status may also have their respiratory centres affected, depending on the cause of the altered mental status. Such persons will need oxygen therapy when the brain can not effectively drive the respiration.
Fascinating. Thank you for this information