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Oxygen saturation fluctuation

2021-05-20 13:10:51
When I use pulse oxemeter with middle finger of right hand ....SPO2 open with 96 ...Then 95 then 98 then 99 than immediately fall to 95 and 94 then increase 96 to 98........Is there any problem in oxygen level
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Change the oxymeter batteries or try another oxymeter

Answered2021-05-20 13:17:33

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Probably a faulty oxymeter Your true value is the highest number you get of all readings

Answered2021-05-20 13:13:05

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