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The blood oxygen level is the term used to describe the quantity of oxygen transported by red blood cells throughout the body. It is an essential marker of general health and respiratory function. The amount of oxygen-saturated hemoglobin in the blood is measured as oxygen saturation (SpO2), which is commonly expressed as a percentage. In evaluating respiratory disorders like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or during critical illness, monitoring blood oxygen levels is essential. High quantities of oxygen may indicate hyperoxia, whereas low levels may indicate hypoxemia.

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