Oxygen saturation
Current as of: February 24, 2020
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Mark A. Rasmus MD - Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine
Oxygen saturationOxygen saturation refers to the amount of oxygen being carried in the red blood cells, which load up with oxygen in the lungs and then transport it to the rest of the body. People who have medical conditions, such as lung disease, may not have enough oxygen in their red blood cells. Oxygen saturation can be measured by a device called an oximeter. Oxygen saturation of less than 90% is a sign that the lungs and heart are not working well. Current as of: February 24, 2020 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Mark A. Rasmus MD - Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine |
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