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Pulse Oximetry (SPO2)

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Pulse oximetry (SPO2) is used to assess the percentage of hemoglobin saturation in the blood. Normal levels are 95 - 100%, but remember that a patient with COPD is expected to have SPO2 levels in the low 90s!

Pulse oximetry (SPO2) is used to assess the percentage of hemoglobin saturation in the blood. Normal levels are 95 - 100%, but remember that a patient with COPD is expected to have SPO2 levels in the low 90s!

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