Unfortunately, giving a person more oxygen is not very effective when the decreased SaO2 is due to pneumonia. While some people have difficulty with Influenza immunizations, most people do not and definitely will benefit from them if there is an influenza epidemic. Key Points Oxygen saturation levels will remain low, even when using a ventilator, if pneumonia is present. Learn assistive cough techniques, either manual or mechanical, to remove secretions. Prevent illness both by avoiding contact with affected individuals and by immunization.
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