If your oxygen level in blood is more than 90%, you probably are worrying unnecessarily
Under normal circumstances, the oxygen level in your blood should range from 95%-100%. Sometimes oxygen level is less than 95% and more than 90%. This might be due to factors that can be reversed e.g.
- Less oxygen concentration in your proximity
- Higher altitudes
- Temperature extremes
- Exertion
However, if you have COPD or other lung issues, then the oxygen level in your blood should be around 88-92%. Below 88% can cause the shutting down of vital organs.
Why do I need oximeter
An oximeter is a non-invasive device, which is attached to your fingernails to measure the pulse rate and blood oxygen level. It gives you the measurement of oxygen in your blood in the form of a percentage.
Why pulse oximeter is used?
- To check if a ventilator is working
- To monitor the oxygen level during and after surgery
- To check the oxygen level in a person having lung issues
- Measure the pulse rate and oxygen concentration in the people having breathing issues
- To monitor how much a person can tolerate physical exertion a
Joy Crandall says
I have been using an oximeter reading between 90 to 95 and I have been also using pure oxygen level #3 which I find strong which has given me the feeling that I have a brain freeze. Should I continue the pure ozygen in my nose?
Joy Crandall says
That is OK
Lewis Sherman says
Thank you: any harm to keep the oximeter on my finger?
Have a slight cold from covid. Will such keep my 02 level at almost constant 93?
Most interest to me is that if I keep the oximeter on readings fluctuate from 92 -95(but mostly 92-93).
Thanks so much for your reslonses.