how low does the oxygen level have to be for an alarm to go off?
Probably as a standard, below 90%, but I believe many can be custom programmed.
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Probably as a standard, below 90%, but I believe many can be custom programmed.
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I use pulse oximetry in my job.
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In my opinion this is good for you, regarding your question about oxygen level you can adjust it for individual keeping the pathology in question.
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Idon’t know but would I would not like it in the eighties
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as per my knowledge and experience all puls oxymeters come with alam. You can adjust the cut off pont to give the alarm
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