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2021-05-22 09:32:59
Does high PI shows some serious condition in body. PI is greater than 20% i.e sometimes 20 and sometime 21 while measuring saturation in oximeter. Is high PI is a condition for any serious disease. Or the oximeter is not accurate. Saturation and heart rate is normal above 95% nd below 99 heart rate. Guide me in this regard.
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Perfusion index(PI) indicates amount of blood flow to your finger. Range is from 0.02-20% Every person has their own PI and we should monitor that value with respect to ourself only. We cannot compare it to other persons. High PI indicates good blood flow to the periphery (fingers) from the centre(heart) This is a good sign. If PI is low, person may have low blood pressure, trauma with blood loss, blood clots that prevent blood flow towards fingers etc.
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your vitals are normal, hence do not worry ✌ take care.

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Normal...dont panic..

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For full guidance, prescription and follow up take a paid instant consultation. Hope that helps. You can even video consult directly via what sapp on 9999x104x408

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High PI indicates more blood flow to your finger It is not related to any serious condition Your saturation is good and heart is also normal
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if any other query consult

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Don't panic. You are fine

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You can consult me for further clarification. And for any other queries.

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