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Oxygen level
When we check oxygen level what no should we take .after putting in finger when it fluctuate from 94-99 and more stable in 97-99.what no is correct
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Hi,check oxygen saturation levels normally.repeat after 6minutes brisk walk. If it is more than 95 it's OK.
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Put it for 2-3 min and check.
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Dr. Varalakshmi Govindappa
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
While using Pulseoxymeter, first have to rub the finger and improve circulation, later as you insert the finger, you first see pulse detection, later a pulse graph and then saturation.
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wait for 15 to 20 secs, before you check and record
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patient should be still, for pulse detection.
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Dr. Pritam Duttagupta
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Kolkata
When it is more stable. Fluctuations are normal withing range of +/- 1
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