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Different readings of pulse oximeter

2021-05-08 16:06:30
My father's oxygen saturation is different in both hands. In right hand it is 98 and in left hand 90 (while in sleeping position). Which one should I trust. He is not having any breathlessness. And was covid + on 28th april . Had mild fever which is gone now. Only some cough and weakness in body.
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It is very common for the oximeter to show like this because of the technicalities of thr machine. Make sure you keep it for 10-15 seconds and then take the readings because sometimes it takes time to show the readings. Check other fingers also of both hands and then take an average.
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Its 98% saturation. Dont worry until fever or difficulty in breathing occurs.
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