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What finger are you actually supposed to check your oxygen level on? anytime i go to the dr theyre using the left i googled it and it says the right hand so wich hand and finger are correct?
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Any finger on either hand should have the same blood oxygen content. We occasionally look for different numbers in newborns as a sign of a heart defect. (Different flow to different sides with defect) That is not an issue for regular adults or older kids.
Answered 1/2/2023
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