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Deep Dive: Hipoxemia (2020)

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Hipoxemia
Hipoxemia follows Wilfredo Morales, a father whose daughter is a bachelor of medicine, as he navigates the dire circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic. The film captures the urgency of his situation when he becomes infected and faces the inadequacies of the health system. With only two hours to secure an oxygen balloon and a mechanical ventilator, the narrative unfolds in a race against time. The 25-minute short film presents a stark portrayal of the challenges faced by individuals in a struggling health system during a global crisis. Wilfredo's desperate quest for medical supplies shows the critical shortages and the emotional toll on families affected by the pandemic.

Why Watch

  • •Follow Wilfredo's urgent search for life-saving supplies.
  • •See the impact of COVID-19 on a personal level.
  • •Meet a father fighting for his daughter's health.

Did You Know

•Wilfredo Morales has only 2 hours to find medical supplies.
•His daughter is a bachelor of medicine.
•The film was released in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
•The film has a duration of 25 minutes.

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COVID-19 impact storiesHealth system critiquesMedical supply shortages