Question 1

i'm 18 & my oxygen saturation is 95. is this bad?

Accepted Answer

Normal: You are describing normal. The oxygen saturation can vary for a number of reasons including atmospheric pressure.

Question 2

is 94 oxygen saturation bad for 13yr old?

Accepted Answer

: Context and dynamics matter. While at the lower limit of normal, if significant work of breathing and sats declining definitely of concern.

Question 3

what does "oxygen saturation of hemoglobin" mean?

Accepted Answer

Oxygen Saturation: Red blood cells contain protein called Hemoglobin. Most of the oxygen in the body is attached to the hemoglobin. Oxygen saturation refers to proportion of red blood cells whose hemoglobin is bound to oxygen. It can be measure by pulse oximetry or by sampling blood from an artery.

Question 4

are oxygen saturation levels lower in the elderly?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: As we age, it may get a little harder for the oxygen to get into the blood through your lungs. But, as long as you have healthy lungs, the oxygen saturation levels can be normal well into one's 80s or 90s.

Question 5

oxygen saturation 95% pulse 65 should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Are you sick?: Any measured finding has to be correlated with your condition.  If you feel fine, then these values are okay. Do you smoke?  If you feel bad: have shortness of breath, cough, fever, chest pain, etc. and if you repeat them and the numbers are the same, then you should get seen quickly.  Either value can be normal, or indicate a problem, depending on what is going on at the time you measure them.

Question 6

is oxygen saturation in room air the same thing as spo2?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Saturation at any oxygen concentration taken by the pulse oxymetry is called spo2.

Question 7

what are the normal values for oxygen saturation at sleep?

Accepted Answer

Above 90%: Normally, oxygen saturation should stay above 90% during sleep.

Question 8

why can't i breath but my oxygen saturation level is good?

Accepted Answer

Shortness of breath: ...Is caused by many abnormalities in the body, not simply low o2 levels.    Some patients can have significant shortness of breath from copd, pneumonia, asthma and other illnesses without a low o2 level.  If you continue to have trouble, you should see a doctor for evaluation to figure out why this is happening.

Question 9

oxygen saturation of haemoglobin, can you tell me about this?

Accepted Answer

Amount of oxygen: Oxygen saturation of hemoglobin is the percentage of hemoglobin, which a protein that carries oxygen in your blood, that has oxygen on it.

A normal saturation is usually anywhere between 95-100%.

Question 10

how much can a low venous oxygen saturation affect judgement?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Low oxygen levels can affect someone's judgment and arousal. But, this is variable between people. I have met plenty of people with very low oxygen levels and can act and feel fine. 

So, there is no general rule about that...

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Oxygen saturation propranolol

A member asked:

I'm 18 & my oxygen saturation is 95. is this bad?

A member asked:

Is 94 oxygen saturation bad for 13yr old?

A member asked:

What does "oxygen saturation of hemoglobin" mean?

A member asked:

Are oxygen saturation levels lower in the elderly?

A member asked:

Oxygen saturation 95% pulse 65 should i be worried?

A member asked:

Is oxygen saturation in room air the same thing as spo2?

A member asked:

What are the normal values for oxygen saturation at sleep?

A member asked:

Why can't i breath but my oxygen saturation level is good?

A member asked:

Oxygen saturation of haemoglobin, can you tell me about this?

A member asked:

How much can a low venous oxygen saturation affect judgement?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?