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What is the oximeter metric for diagnosing pneumonia and on physical exam you would you hear crackles?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Pulse Oximeter: The pulse oximeter measures your heart rate and oxygen content of blood. You may or may not hear abnormal breath sounds with lung exam.

Answered 6/10/2020

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