Q: what is a low oxygen level in the blood considered?

Sats <90%: Oximeter showing <90% or more appropriately pao2 <58 is considered hypoxia and need for o2 supplemental oxygen will be needed.

Q: please tell me what can cause low oxygen level in the blood ?

Hypoxia: Anything that decreases o2 diffusibility or increases o2 consumption. These will include copd, pulmonary fibrosis and interstitial lung diseases, asthma exacerbation due to decreased lung volume same as in lung resection, pe, later part of chf, sepsis.

Q: is a constant blood oxygen level of between 88 and 94, a reason for concern?

Need follow up: Below 90% typically requires supplemental oxygen and is not normal.

Q: might i increase my oxygen level in my blood by exercising even when i have anaemia?

Anemia means: Low hemoglobin, low oxygen carrrying capacity. So, higher fio2 or exercise could increase dissolved o2, without increasing adequate delivery to your organs...If not, we would have no need for blood.

Q: can i increase my oxygen level in my blood by exercising a lot, even if i have anaemia?

Oxygen in blood: The oxygen in your blood is linked to the concentration of red cells in your blood. If you are anemic, that is what is going to limit your oxygenation, not how much you exercise. Being healthier may improve your anemia. If you exercise more, you may signal your body to tell your bone marrow to make more blood.

Question 1

my arterial blood gas says p02 is 72 and the oxygen saturation is 95 and calcium (ionised) 1.12 . are these normal numbers?

Accepted Answer

: Such numbers suggest the "ABG" was actually obtained from a vein, not the artery. A saturation of 95% would  correlate with an arterial blood gas above pAo2 94.

Question 2

is blood oxygen level 93 ok?

Accepted Answer

It depends: If you live at sea level, and the pulse oximetry machine if functioning normally, your arterial oxygen saturation should be higher than 93%.  
If you live at high altitude, the partial pressure of oxygen in the air is lower and, depending on how high you are, an oxygen saturation level of 93% may be normal.

Question 3

92% blood oxygen level, is this okay?

Accepted Answer

Not really: If it is a nonsmoker, then no, should be 95%+ as "normal." lower can indicate lung infection or function abnormality. Smokers or persons with lung diseases often have lower saturations like this. If no explanation, should see dr for exam and probably chest xray ; breathing treatment(s).

Question 4

what is considered too low for oxygen levels in the blood?

Accepted Answer

Hypoxemia: Oxygen level in the blood should be &gt;90 mmhg, it gets slightly lower with advancing age, any level lower than expected should be investigated.

Question 5

what causes low oxygen level in the blood ?

Accepted Answer

Many things...: Many things can cause a low oxygen level in the blood: so many, in fact, that i don't have enough room here to name them all. 

Here are some common causes: pneumonia; heart failure; clots to the lungs; emphysema; asthma. 

Hope this helps...

Question 6

what is a low oxygen level in the blood considered?

Accepted Answer

Sats <90%: Oximeter showing <90% or more appropriately pao2 <58 is considered hypoxia and need for o2 supplemental oxygen will be needed.

Question 7

please tell me what can cause low oxygen level in the blood ?

Accepted Answer

Hypoxia: Anything that decreases o2 diffusibility or increases o2 consumption. These will include copd, pulmonary fibrosis and interstitial lung diseases, asthma exacerbation due to decreased lung volume same as in lung resection, pe, later part of chf, sepsis.

Question 8

is a constant blood oxygen level of between 88 and 94, a reason for concern?

Accepted Answer

Need follow up: Below 90% typically requires supplemental oxygen and is not normal.

Question 9

might i increase my oxygen level in my blood by exercising even when i have anaemia?

Accepted Answer

Anemia means: Low hemoglobin, low oxygen carrrying capacity.  So, higher fio2 or exercise could increase dissolved o2, without increasing adequate delivery to your organs...If not, we would have no need for blood.

Question 10

can i increase my oxygen level in my blood by exercising a lot, even if i have anaemia?

Accepted Answer

Oxygen in blood: The oxygen in your blood is linked to the concentration of red cells in your blood.  If you are anemic, that is what is going to limit your oxygenation, not how much you exercise.  Being healthier may improve your anemia.  If you exercise more, you may signal your body to tell your bone marrow to make more blood.

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My arterial blood gas says p02 is 72 and the oxygen saturation is 95 and calcium (ionised) 1.12 . are these normal numbers?

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Is blood oxygen level 93 ok?

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92% blood oxygen level, is this okay?

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What is considered too low for oxygen levels in the blood?

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What causes low oxygen level in the blood ?

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What is a low oxygen level in the blood considered?

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Please tell me what can cause low oxygen level in the blood ?

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Is a constant blood oxygen level of between 88 and 94, a reason for concern?

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Might i increase my oxygen level in my blood by exercising even when i have anaemia?

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Can i increase my oxygen level in my blood by exercising a lot, even if i have anaemia?

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