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Can hypotension from panic attack cause a short dip from 95% to 84% in pulse oximeter spo2 readings? an oximeter error? seeing pulm in march.
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Hypoxia: Panic attack is not going to drop oxygen saturation. It should be related to lung problem. Or error in measuring oximeter.
Answered 2/9/2014
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Yes: Need good blood flow for pulse oximetry to be accurate. If the hypotension was low enough, could cause pulse oximetry to be inaccurate.
Answered 8/15/2015
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