How low is too low with oxygen levels?!


Question: How low is too low with oxygen levels?
I used a pulse oximeter yesterday in nurse aide training class and it said mine was 95 is this normal>

Answers:

I've been hospitalized many times for asthma attacks and been put on "blood oxygen saturation monitors." From my experience I can tell anything in the 90s is A OK, it's when you drop down to 88 or below is when you need to get concerned. Next time, take a few deep breaths, hold them in for a few seconds and watch your oxygen saturation rise, you'll be reassured lol. Also, how are you if you don't mind me asking. Healthy Oxygen lvls vary with age.

From what I've learned at the hospitals, a full blow athlete usually will have about 98-99. Congratulations on kicking a terrible yet very addicting habit. Your one of few that can say that. But anything in the high or low 90's is great. There is a steep drop in safety and risk involved once you start going below 88.



Yeah 95 is ok....when you start to get below that and near 90 that is when you become oxygen deprived.

best wishes!

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