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Could bad circulation cause a low reading on an oxygen saturation meter?
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Yes: Low circulation from heart disease can affect saturation readings with a portable pulse oximeter. This may affect the ability of the meter to be accurate. Most of the times meters in the doctors office are more accurate than ones at home.
Answered 3/13/2012
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Yes: Oxygen saturation monitors don't work well in poorly perfused areas.
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