Pregnancy in October is not an easy task. If there are problems during pregnancy, it can lead to premature birth, meconium aspiration, immature fetal lungs, and other conditions. At this time, the baby's respiratory system function is not good, and blood oxygen levels are relatively low. The baby often presents with symptoms such as cyanosis around the mouth and cold limbs. So, is neonatal hypoxemia cured?
Is neonatal low blood oxygen cured
Blood oxygen saturation refers to the maximum solubility of oxygen in the blood, and the binding of oxygen in the blood mainly relies on hemoglobin, which generally does not change. It is an important physiological parameter of the respiratory cycle. Normal blood oxygen saturation is generally above 95%. Generally, a blood oxygen saturation level below 90% is considered a relatively dangerous situation. But some people, especially those with lung diseases, sleep apnea syndrome and other illnesses, may experience low blood oxygen saturation due to tolerance caused by long-term hypoxia.
There are many reasons for low blood oxygen levels, including insufficient oxygen intake caused by respiratory diseases, insufficient cardiac output caused by heart disease, and a decrease in hemoglobin caused by severe anemia. So the primary disease must be removed in order for blood oxygen to recover.
What are the symptoms of neonatal hypoxemia
The main symptoms of hypoxemia include difficulty breathing, cyanosis, and increased breathing depth. Severe blood pressure drop, if not corrected in a timely manner, can cause pulmonary edema and central respiratory failure. The brain is highly sensitive to hypoxia, which can easily lead to central nervous system disorders such as headaches, emotional excitement, memory loss, lack of concentration, fatigue, drowsiness, and depression. Symptoms may even include seizures and coma, indigestion, loss of appetite, and hyperkalemia, resulting in deep breathing and arrhythmia.
Low blood oxygen in newborns is usually caused by respiratory diseases that lead to impaired lung ventilation and air exchange. It can be treated with peroxide therapy to increase the baby's inhaled oxygen concentration and alleviate the baby's low blood oxygen. To thoroughly treat low blood oxygen in newborns, treatment from the source of the disease is necessary and can be cured. Parents should be aware of the symptoms of low blood oxygen in their babies and seek medical attention promptly once discovered.
