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What are normal oxygen level readings for newborn?

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Greater than 96%: Greater than 96% on room air.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/11/2019

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Depends: Prior to their first breath, the level reflects the placentas efficiency, with levels around 50%, increasing to 60% by a minute of age, 75% or so by 2 min and above 85% by three.By the time they are 5-10 min old they should stay above 94%.

Dr Naghmi agreed

Answered 2/20/2019

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I have an oximeter at home. It seems to be functioning OK as my wife and daughter test with normal readings of oxygen levels and pulse. I only get 90 or 91 for oxygen levels. Should I be concerned? Pulse is mid 60s to 70?

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I live in Denver. I have a very slightly elevated red blood cell count, but normal blood oxygen levels 96%-99%. What can cause this? I have a 6.4 reading on red blood cell count. All other blood metrics are normal.

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