Power of Attorney for Thomas R. Staab II

This filing details a Power of Attorney granted by Thomas R. Staab II, Chief Financial Officer of TENAX THERAPEUTICS, INC. (TENX), to several individuals, including S. Halle Vakani. The Power of Attorney authorizes these individuals to execute and file various forms and documents with the SEC, including Forms ID, 3, 4, and 5, as well as Schedule 13D and/or Schedule 13G, on behalf of Mr. Staab. This is in accordance with Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The authorization covers all necessary actions to complete and file these documents, including those for EDGAR Next. The Power of Attorney remains in effect until Mr. Staab is no longer required to file these documents or until it is revoked in writing. Mr. Staab acknowledges that the attorneys-in-fact are not assuming his compliance responsibilities under Section 16 of the 1934 Act. The filing also attests to the validity of electronic signatures for these submissions.