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Why Is A Pulse Oximeter Used?
Question: Hi.
I had for a few years anxieties, so i bought a puls oxiometer.
Is it ok to show a value of 97 for oxigen? My wife shows 98/99.
I had for a few years anxieties, so i bought a puls oxiometer.
Is it ok to show a value of 97 for oxigen? My wife shows 98/99.
Brief Answer:
Dont worry; its ok
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query in healthcaremagic.com
This is Dr. Swarnava dattagupta answering your query.
I understand your concern.
But I must assure that do not worry. Pulse oxymeter shows oxygen saturation and the normal value ranges from 95-100%. Hence, your value falls well within the acceptable or normal limits and it is perfectly okay.
Hope i have answered your question.
If you have any further questions i will be happy to help.
Regards
Dont worry; its ok
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query in healthcaremagic.com
This is Dr. Swarnava dattagupta answering your query.
I understand your concern.
But I must assure that do not worry. Pulse oxymeter shows oxygen saturation and the normal value ranges from 95-100%. Hence, your value falls well within the acceptable or normal limits and it is perfectly okay.
Hope i have answered your question.
If you have any further questions i will be happy to help.
Regards
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