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Are finger oxygen meters accurate?
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Fairly accurate: They are fairly accurate for most people for most purposes. Not all finger oxygen saturation meters are the same. They don't all come from the same manufacturer. Oxygen saturation meters that are "medical grade" probably can claim a higher degree of accuracy, but in real life situations, it isn't clear what that would mean.
Answered 10/12/2020
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