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2021-04-22 16:16:57
Which is beat position to check spo2 Sitting Sleeping Standing I have notice spo2 sitting is better then lying Plz advice
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I would suggest u to walk for 5-7 minutes then check ur spo2 This is the ideal method of checking saturation

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SpO2 is best checked in a lying down position, with the odometer placed on the middle finger of the dominant hand.

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Sitting upright

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