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How to measure correct sp02 ??
Hi doctor,
What is correct way of measuring sp02 for any covid patient. I am seeing different reading on oximeter. Sometime it shows 95-96 , then after 1 min of gap, if I measure then it shows 98 again. If I wake up and meaure then it falls 95-97 and if I sit properly then it comes 98-99. I am confused what is correct way to measure sp02.?. I tried 6 min walk and measure . Reading shows 95...96..97...98 within 10 sec. Is this correct ??
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Dr. P M Anbumaran
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
Chennai
Always wait for atleast 10 seconds to get correct reading of pulse oximeter,
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