Sao2

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Contents 1 Introduction 2 Indications 3 Reference-interval 4 Methods 5 More General Terms 6 Additional Terms 7 References

Introduction

• Hemoglobin saturation

Indications

• values < 88% are consistent with hypoxia

Reference-interval

• 94-100%

Methods

• obtained by pulse oximetry

More General Terms

• clinical hematology test
• point of care test

Additional Terms

• oxygen P50

References

Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999

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