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2021-05-11 19:08:20
Can i place pulse oximeter for entire night to my mother to on safe side to know her spo2 levels..will it be a problem if pulse oximeter is kept for such long period of 6-7 hrs
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It might uncomfortable to patient ,and reading Also alter while  pulse oximeter probe not in correct place

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It might be uncomfortable for the patient
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4-6 hourly monitoring is recommended and if symptoms of shortness of breath
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Answered2021-05-11 19:46:31

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You can put but might not be comfortable

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Yes u can

Answered2021-05-11 19:37:30

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There wont be any problems But it is hetter to chart the spo2 levels every 4-6 hourly
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Might not be comfortable for her to keep it on the whole night

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