I Have Concern Regarding Oximeter

Posted on Tue, 24 Dec 2024

Question: Hello Dr,

Good evening,

I have concern regarding oximeter.
I checked oxygen level to my father

Age - 61 year.
Past history - BP

1. Resting time - Initially oximeter reading starts with 91, 93 then 94 and with in a 45 seconds. readings will be ranging from 94-95%.

Is these readings are normal ?

my father doesn't have any symptoms like caugh, fever, breathing.

Please advice. How long we need to keep the finger in the Oximeter to get exact reading.

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (19 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, this is normal. No need to worry.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I can understand your concern.
Yes, this reading is normal.
Usually we take reading after putting 20-25 seconds.
So consider that reading only which comes after 20-25 seconds.
Above 93 is considered as normal.
Since he is not having any symptoms, no need to worry for this.
So keep for 20-25 seconds and take reading.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your father. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T