Oxygen Saturation
Extent to which HEMOGLOBIN is saturated with OXYGEN typically as measured in arterial blood. It can be measured by various methods (e.g., PULSE OXYMETER, blood gas analysis). A low blood oxygen saturation level indicates a condition called HYPOXEMIA.
Year introduced: 2022
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Tree Number(s): G03.707
MeSH Unique ID: D000089382
Entry Terms:
- Saturation, Oxygen
- Blood Oxygen Levels
- Blood Oxygen Level
- Level, Blood Oxygen
- Oxygen Level, Blood
- Saturation of Peripheral Oxygen
- Oxygen Saturation, Peripheral
- Peripheral Oxygen Saturation
- SpO2
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