Still can’t take out because when he comes off oxygen his levels are dangerously low. He has a history of pneumonia so he needs the oxygen. He is getting dexamethazone for a steroid. Has not taken remdeseveer, took some vitamins, HCQ, ivermectin, still not doing the best. Could use prayers and advice thank you.
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I do not know the entire history of your relative, but here goes. If your relative has just come off a ventilator, he will need oxygen as he regains his breathing strength. Post-vent or not, the hospital should gradually turn down the level of oxygen as his own breathing improves with the final goal being your relative being able to maintain an acceptable oxygenation and respiration rate on his own (this can take a lot of time). He will be weaned off the steroid as well. It can seem like a never ending battle, but take it one day at a time and rejoice over even the smallest of improvement.
My husband just got off a ventilator two days ago (non-COVID pneumonia) and is going through the same thing. Anxiety can be oxygen taxing, so give your loved one assurance and stay positive. The hospital setting can easily cause your your relative to seem confused and agitated when tired, so keep it in mind. My husband, even in his very weakened, oxygen dependent state, has already started physical therapy. Movement is important! My husband is getting a spirometer today which will allow him to visually see and participate more in his breathing therapy. Getting his physical strength back will take a while, but he will enjoy gaining the weight he lost back (I think I found it).
Good luck and keep us posted!
No ventilator right now. Some remdesivir and other things. I will try to get him moving around today and see if they can reduce his oxygen by a liter, he’s gotta breath on his own