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If pulse oximeter is giving reading of 93% and goes back up to 97-99% quickly should i be alarmed? or is it possible that the reading is false.
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Need more informatio: as to why you are checking pulse oximetry regularly. A low pulsox of 93-94% may mean brief episodes of apnea, but until those become apparent and hypoxic (O2 sat
Answered 1/11/2021
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