IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-8-4-18969 Original Research Paper Evaluation Of Different Causes Of Desaturation In Patients On Oxygen Support At A Tertiary Care Hospital Jain Dr. April 2019 8 4 01 02 ABSTRACT

Most patients presenting with dyspnoea tend to have low Spo2 on room air and thus require supplemental oxygen to correct hypoxemia. Patients on oxygen support either via face mask, nasal prongs, BiPaP, NIV or invasive mechanical ventilation often have sudden drop in the oxygen saturation which is dangerous requiring immediate action. In this study we try to evaluate different causes for sudden drop in the Spo2 in patients already on oxygen support.