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people on supplemental oxygen sometimes get CO2 problems; the oxymeter shows good numbers but they're acting drunk or feeling poorly otherwise. Apparently its
by h2odragon 4y ago
people on supplemental oxygen sometimes get CO2 problems; the oxymeter shows good numbers but they're acting drunk or feeling poorly otherwise.
Apparently its sneaky and cumulative; a few moments wont do much but as time goes on you get fizzier.
- EvanAnderson 4y ago> ...but as time goes on you get fizzier. While I'm fairly certain you meant "fuzzier" I can't help but thinking about bubbly blood full of dissolved CO2.
- h2odragon 4y agoI think thats pretty much the case.
- taxicabjesus 4y agoSupplemental oxygen usually causes hypocapnia (low blood CO2). Adding a little CO2 prevents hypocapnia.