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What is a straight line in oxymeter also does it means that your pulse is irregular. sometimes the pulse shows 42 and sometimes 52 is that normal?
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I think I answered your question before. A straight line on oximeter means that the device does not pick up the finger pulse appropriately and that also explains why the pulse rate varies a lot. Confirm correct pulse rate by checking the pulse on the side of the neck or the wrist. Count the pulse for 1 minute straight or count for 30 seconds then times 2. I guess you need a new oximeter.
Answered 5/29/2021
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