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Whats the minimum oxygen level you need when sleeping?
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Nl pulse ox 95-100: Severe low oxygen os when pulse oxymetry (that meter the doctor puts on your finger) drops below 80.Below that the person can become delirious, suffer a heart attack or a stroke, or die from lack of oxygen, depending upon their overall health status.
Answered 5/13/2018
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