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Oxygen saturation is the extent to which hemoglobin is saturated with oxygen. Normal oxygen saturation is between 96 to 98 %. Arterial blood gases and pulse oximetry are used to measure oxygen saturation.

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Is my Schamroth test suggestive of nail clubbing ?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Nail clubbing may be present when oxygen saturation is low or if there is a prolonged increase in reduced hemoglobin.

What are the strategies to improve oxygenation?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Oxygen is essential for your body’s survival and daily function.

What causes sleep apnea in young people who are fit at 26?

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Does a COVID-19 patient without breathing difficulty need steroids?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query. And I can understand your concern. According to your statement, your sister-in-law has been suffering from a mild dry cough and nasal congestion.

Do my low oxygen level and low pulse indicate a problem?

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What is the normal oxygen saturation range in a pulse oximeter, and how should a COVID-19 patient use it?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. A pulse oximeter helps check blood oxygen levels. COVID-19 patients develop hypoxia when the infection is severe and damages the lungs.

How to manage HMPV effectively in older adults?

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Is stenting for PDA safe in a 1-month-old baby?

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What is causing the decrease in the oxygen charts?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. According to your investigation reports (attachment removed to protect the identity of the patient), the mean oxygen saturation (SpO2) is 97.

Can pneumococcal pneumonia recur in my 63-year-old mother?

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