Oximeter readings?

[Lydia1960]

My oxygen levels, according to the oximeter, have been as low as 95/. Does this indicate that there isn’t enough oxygen rich blood getting through to my veins etc? Is it a bad sign? Is there any device which would accurately reveal this?

[stevejb1810]

When I hospital I was told they looked for oxygen saturation levels to be 95% or higher - so I'd say that at 95%, you are fine. Immediately post op and after a nights attempted sleep, mine were regularly down around 92% and I was told to sit-up and take a few deep breaths (in through my nose, out through my mouth). It did the trick and the numbers would rise to 96-98%.

You can buy these little gadgets on Amazon for around £15. I regularly check mine, just to give me a little bit more assurance that everything is as it should be (it is )

Cheers

Steve

[Lydia1960 in reply to stevejb1810]

Thanks, stevejb1810. That does reassure me somewhat. I have read that using breathing techniques can help increase oxygen levels into your body, so that is definitely good advice.

I hope everything is now fine in your own life and that your health is now back to its prime.

I will buy one of those gadgets. Thanks for the advice..

[Dazzler142]

Hi there,

I think thats a great reading

I wouldn't worry too much,i have never been 100

Jenny x

[Lydia1960 in reply to Dazzler142]

Thanks Dazzler143, for your support. It’s good to know that these readings aren’t indicating anything serious..

[BigT2013]

I have a heart condition but I also have some medical training.

We like it to be above 95% or above saturation

But 92% not to bad just a little low possibly because of your condition.

Breathing techniques would help raise this.

It becomes serious if it drops below 85% this is called critical hypoxia.

The device if u wish to purchase is called a pulse oximeter.

U simply place on a finger tip shines infra red light through skin.

Will give you a reading of your pulse rate and oxygen saturation in your blood In%

[Lydia1960 in reply to BigT2013]

Thanks for that clarification, BigT2013. Confirms that 95% is okay. And yes, breathing techniques are definitely something I need to include within my daily routine to help raise this level.. Thanks for the details on the pulse oximeter. ..

[BigT2013 in reply to Lydia1960]

Also Pulse oximeters are usually pretty accurate.

Even cheaper ones are exactly the same as those used on ambulances or in hospital they are just more portable( just a finger probe)

Hospital and ambulance type are usually part of heart monitor or blood pressure monitor.

[Lydia1960 in reply to BigT2013]

It’s good to know that these pulse oximeters are as accurate as those used in ambulances, hospitals. A blood pressure monitor might be a good idea too...