Category Archives: pulse oxygen

I used a pulse oximeter yesterday in nurse aide training class and it said mine was 95 is this normal> I am 28, I used to smoke but have just celebrated 2 years smoke free!!!!!! But when I quit I … Continue reading →

having Beta Blockers due to Hypertension if you are a healthy young person and you are not having any other health problems you can stay there, but you have not even mentioned why you are taking the drug.

Would it slow down, stay normal, or speed up? At first I thought that the pulse will be faster because the blood would be trying to compensate by distributing oxygen faster, but now I’m not too sure. Help? Yes faster. … Continue reading →

What could happen if the blood oxygen level in a person is low (around 60 to 70%) for over 5 hours? Could this cause brain damage? Also if the person is old or young would this make a difference to … Continue reading →

Oddly this is done using a pulse oximeter.

How the pests of stored pulses seeds in closed jars get oxygen or water for their survival? Many pulses are stored in airtight jars, the pulse pests like beetles and others survive there, do they need oxygen and water? If,they … Continue reading →

I have been feeling short of breathe lately… If your pulse Oxygen level is 99% does that mean you dont have fluid in your lungs? Not everyone’s is 100%, and 99% is a VERY good reading. So, I would have … Continue reading →

The oxygen saturation reading should be 100, which mine reads. But my roommates reads between 88-92. He is in pain and having a hard time breathing, too. He went to the doctor yesterday. Any help he needs to be examined … Continue reading →

Pulse is a tad bit high, but nothing to be concerned about. Oxygenation level of 98% is great.

My father is 60 yrs old, smokes, is overweight, has diabetes, an enlarged heart, overproduces red blood cells, COPD, and has a 33% lung capacity with an 80% oxygen saturation level. I have not been given any real understanding of … Continue reading →