Don't panic about pulse oximeter readings!

Some reassurance about pulse oximeter readings (pulse rate and oxygen saturation). These numbers need to be interpreted in the right context, and they can change over time. The pulse can vary very quickly and increase due to stress, anxiety, anger, exercise, running, speaking, moving around the house, drinking coffee etc. Oxygen saturation (SpO2) in normal in most people, and generally a value above 94-95% can be perfectly normal. In some individuals with chronic lung disease, the saturation is usually a bit lower and your own health team can advise how to interpret that value in your case.
🔗 Visit my website: www.toplunghea...
🎵 Listen to the podcast by searching "Top Lung Health" on your favorite podcast player or by going directly to Spotify: open.spotify.c...
You can support my work on this channel by using KZbin Super Thanks (using the icon below the video) or "buying a coffee" ☕ here: www.buymeacoff...
#toplunghealth #oximeter #oxygen
=======
Disclaimers:
-------------
For all viewers/listeners:
The information presented here or in other videos and posts on this channel is not medical advice. These materials reflect general medical knowledge which may not apply to your individual case. If you have health concerns, please see your own doctor or other healthcare provider without delay.
For medical professionals:
You must use your professional judgement when treating your patients. The information presented in this and other videos/posts on this channel is for general medical education only. It may not apply to all patients or clinical scenarios.
=======

[@luisesc98]

Thank you doctor cause every time I check. My oxygen and heart I get anxious

[@ellyshi7003]

I really needed this video! And I just wanted to add nicotine use and lack of exercise as a reason for a resting heart rate around 100 ( 4:54 )

[@rajeshnair5180]

no the person is okay!! 97 is good

[@westfield90]

I’ve been getting close to 100 on the beats per minute on the oximeter and was concerned. My oxygen is 96-97

[@barriesmith3489]

My doctor say I should not use one or test for blood sugars but just get them done at the clinic when I visit

[@muhammadnadeem5976]

It's a humble request Am waiting for next video on this topic plz

[@canadiansfirst3636]

Can the wave form be trusted on pulse oximeters to detect a heart problem. The wave form doesn't seem regular all the time and it's really scaring me. Yes I have asthma.

[@sandramurkerson9041]

My oxygen is 99....❤ im 73

[@316EMPIRE]

Bless u

[@madhavannadata218]

Lovely ❤

[@henrysmith883]

So what?

[@Dylangriffiths-tj7jk]

I have pneumonia I’m 61 I’m worried that my blood oxygen is only 90 .

[@cathietonkin5577]

I asked my Chiropractor what would make me need to sleep so much….. She suggested I wasn’t getting enough oxygen. I bought a pulse oximeter, my ranges in the high 60’s most of the time. I’ve been sleeping all night long and pretty much 3-4 hours after a light breakfast! After a light lunch I am exhausted and I can’t stay awake again! While I am also hypothyroid for over 50 years now, I am sleeping my days away, I can’t get anyone in the medical field to really listen. At 74 I’m tired of being exhausted all the time, I’m even unable to do my house work I’m so tired! HELP!!! I’m type 1 diabete too but this is ridiculous! I also have a deviated septum and allergies so I’m fighting for air all the time!

[@nicoleperron3315]

I think you should see a doctor because anything below 95 is not good. With COPD sometimes 92 or 90 is ok but you are saying high 60's. Are you sure you're using it correctly? Nail varnish can distort readings, if your hands are too cold also, you should wait at least 1 minute before checking the reading. Try it on someone else if the reading is low like that for them too maybe it's defective. When my oxygen went low I slept a lot and when mine dropped to high 70's I was in the hospital and they put me on oxygen until it stabilized.

[@muhammadnadeem5976]

Dr plz make a video on this topic Why allergies and Asthma cause pains in body especially joints pain . I have allergic Asthma and having pain in my muscles and joints. My inflammatory markers are normal like ESR CRP. Why is this occuring in allergic Asthma?

[@kockyongyap1266]

Thanks doc for info Iàm checking my pulse rate every 30 minute cause I HAVE rapid beating

[@AnimeGamerCreater]

Do u have any recommendations for oxygen readers thats not expensive and reliable? I have a mi fitness band 7 that reads oxygen and i dont think its very reliable since it read a low of 82%-86% for 10 mins today im pretty sure i would be dead rn if it did get that low

[@irinaraihert476]

Hi Dr, What about when while doing normal activity I'm suddenly starting to sweat, shortness of breath,chest pain, pulse drops from 80-90 to 50 or under and irregular beats on oximeter chart (triangles+blocks), please ?

[@vister6757]

How about the PI reading? Will it be accurate?

[@makeupbylaurievlogs]

Omg you are a life saver doc ive been obsessing with my 02 sat reading because its dropping at 96 percent when it is just normal. I have health anxiety and i think hypochondriac, i panicked a lot when its decreasing thank you so much for this video, when im not moving my 02 sat is 98 percent, i guess this is just anxiety

[@DrStefanCristianStanel]

glad to hear, don't panic, take it easy!

[@christogerber7050]

Can you please do a video on pulmonary hyperinflation, I'm suffering from this since I had covid and was told I have covid lung or asthma. I mostly have excercise induced breathlessness, it feel like I am breathing through a straw.

[@s.d.a.d.r8538]

😂😂😂😂

[@allanmatthewson4328]

I have COPD and i was in Hospital for 3 months with Sepsis 4 years ago. I was told that a reading of 88 was ok for me. But quite often I get readings of 71 or 75 around this number. I can then move the oximeter to my other hand finger and get a reading of 92. What is the reason for that ?

[@leovargas760]

Hello doctor I just got released from the hospital because I had the flu and pneumonia they treated me but I’m home still recovering but my oxygen level reads still anywhere from 85-90 is that normal because I’m still healing ?

[@DrStefanCristianStanel]

could be, but you may need a follow-up consultation after the discharge to see if you are recovering well

[@MurrayChats]

Hi iam 88/78 is that good. I have copd as well

[@rossiedalisay6108]

Im 32 124/77 my Pulse 97 these is good doc?