Oxygen saturation won't come up 89-91%

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I was undergoing a surgery in general anaesthesia. Even after giving 100% oxygen, saturation remained at 89-91%. I am a smoker(4-5 in a day) and also overweight (90kg, 5.8inch). Doctor cancelled my surgery and recommended to visit General Physician. Please recommend the solution.

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Dr. Venkat Raghav General Physician 7 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Venkat Raghav

General Physician 7 yrs exp Bangalore

Hello..... Saturation should be 100%..but variation is normal.. Saturation below 90 is considered low otherwise it's OK.. General physician or pulmonologist evaluate for the cause of low saturation... Normal function test gives way for surgery.. PFT may be required....

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