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The answer depends on the clinical situation. Depending on the patient's age and health, and the context of the test, anything below 90-95% could be a cause for concern.
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What is pulse oximetry?
Pulse oximetry is the procedure for measuring oxygen saturation or level of oxygen in the blood. It is non-invasive and painless.
Blood test for oxygen level by finger?
SPO2 or pulse oximetry
Where can one find more information about pulse oximetry?
There are several sites that one can find more information about pulse oximetry. These sites include the pulse oximetry page of Wikipedia, World Health Organization, and Pulse Ox.
Which is NOT a site for a pulse oximetry sensor?
upper arm
What is pulse oxmietry?
First thing straight, you misspelled oximetry. Second thing is the definition of pulse oximetry is a noninvasive method allowing the monitoring of oxygenation of a patient's hemoglobin.
What is the purpose of pulse oximetry?
To determine the oxygen saturation of hemoglobin.
What are the implications of the findings of pulse oximetry?
Analysis and implication of pulse oximerty findings
Can the tip of the ear be used for pulse oximetry?
Yes as can the fingertips, toes and nose.
What the last vital sign to change in the setting of shock?
Pulse oximetry reading
What is pulse txr?
Maybe you mean pulse oximetry. It is the measurement of oxygen in your blood. It is measured when they put that clip on the tip of your finger.
Is 100 percent blood oxygen level normal or bad?
If you are talking about the pulse oximetry level (device is usually clipped to a person's finger or ear lobe), 100% is as good as it gets! That is perfect.
When might pulse oximetry be used for the short-term continuous montioring of a patient?
Pulse oximetry might be used for short-term continuous monitoring of a patient during surgeries, recovery from anesthesia, or in the emergency room to quickly assess oxygen levels in the blood. It provides immediate feedback on oxygen saturation levels and can help in making quick decisions about the patient's respiratory status.
