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What is normal spo2 on a finger oximeter? mine regularly fluctuates down to 96%. is this bad?

Q: what is normal spo2 on a finger oximeter? mine regularly fluctuates down to 96%. is this bad?

: The oximeter shoots a light beam through the tissue &amp; this may read lower transiently for a variety of reasons. 96% is fine. Below 92% would suggest a true problem. As the batteries get weaker it may also be less accurate.

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The oximeter shoots a light beam through the tissue & this may read lower transiently for a variety of reasons. 96% is fine. Below 92% would suggest a true problem. As the batteries get weaker it may also be less accurate.

Answered 3/30/2022

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A member asked:

What is normal spo2 on a finger oximeter? mine regularly fluctuates down to 96%. is this bad?

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