Newborn - Saturation Drop (80-90)

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Hello doctor My sister in-law delivered a baby @ 6:46 pm today in the evening , baby weight 3.37kg The doctor told baby have some fluids in lungs.. Sometimes the saturation is dropping to 80-90 Do we need to worry about anything ? Should we keep the baby in the NICU for further treatment ? What would be the treatment please briefly explain Thank you Shamili

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Dr. Kaviti Hemanth Pediatrician 2 yrs exp Visakhapatnam Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Kaviti Hemanth

Pediatrician 2 yrs exp Visakhapatnam

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Spo2 dropping down to 80-90 percent is alarming, needs ICU stay and every hospital have their own treating policy and guidelines.. best advice and treatment is to follow the treating doctor as he/ she might be seeing the patient subjectively and objectively

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