Silent hypoxaemia in COVID-19: Journey through ICU

Silent hypoxia is a well-known entity associated with SARSCoV-2 [1,2]. It condition where despite the patient being hypoxic, they do not show any signs and symptoms of respiratory distress [2]. Hypoxia can only be detected either by pulse oximetry reading or through blood gas analysis. These patients may have variable radiological appearances on presentation. Many studies shown silent has high incidence 20-40% SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia [2,3]. Some need intensive care support some recover without supports. Here we present series chest radiographs presented hypoxia. A previously well 53 year old male to COVID-19 treatment facility positive antigen testing.