I Have Concern Regarding Oximeter

Posted on Tue, 24 Dec 2024

Question: Hello Dr,

Good evening,

I have concern regarding oximeter.
I checked oxygen level to my father

Age - 61 year.
Past history - BP

1. Resting time - Initially oximeter reading starts with 91, 93 then 94 and with in a 45 seconds. readings will be ranging from 94-95%.

Is these readings are normal ?

my father doesn't have any symptoms like caugh, fever, breathing.

Please advice. How long we need to keep the finger in the Oximeter to get exact reading.

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Kampana (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
As explained below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for posting your query. I have gone through your query . We usually keep it for 1 minute or till the reading is stabilized.

I hope this helps. Please feel free to discuss further if any.
Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana