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What is a normal oxygen saturation levels in incubated patients with pectus excavatum?

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Normal: I believe you are talking about newborns with a pectus who is on the ventilator. If this is the case, the saturation should be normal 99%, unless there is something else affecting the oxygenation level.

Answered 10/1/2015

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Dr. Sanjay Agarwal answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

Normal: Just like every other person.. About 90% and above; whether on or off the ventilator.

Answered 12/16/2012

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