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Pulse oximeter
Hello, wich finger to use for pulse oximeter?
Wat is normal pulse value in oximeter?
Pulse value always shows in 90's in oximeter. Any issue
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Dr. Vikash Goyal
Cardiologist
14 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Any finger can be used
Pulse value if 90 is normal
But saturation shall be more than 90
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Dr. Nagaraj Desai
Cardiologist
46 yrs exp
Bangalore
I agree that it can be measured in any finger. But generally not toes unless there is a specific reason for it. Make sure the fingers are warm; and also wait until the value gets stabilized. It may be lower in the beginning if it’s cold finger. It happens because of absence of local warmth.
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Above note is sufficiently clear
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Dr. S. B. Nagori
Cardiologist
49 yrs exp
Kolkata
Any finger——right middle finger
60 to 100 beats per minute
Not any issue
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Dr. Abhishek Agrawal
Interventional Cardiologist
9 yrs exp
Mumbai
Any finger can be used for pulse oxymeter. Just make sure you are not wearing henna or nail polish in That finger. 90 pulse is normal.
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