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I've had copd for years. last week at my drs my finger oximeter reading was 84. the nurse kept changing fingers. why? and is this a low reading?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Hypoxia: This is a quite low reading, especailly assuming you are not high in the mountains somewhere. The nurse tried different fingers to make sure it wasn't due to a localized blood circulation problem. Presumably you're in the hosptial, right? Your doctor(s) will be able to give you all the information you need. Good luck!

Answered 5/27/2017

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A member asked:

I've had copd for years. last week at my drs my finger oximeter reading was 84. the nurse kept changing fingers. why? and is this a low reading?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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