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Usage of oxymeter
Dear Doctor,
We are continuously using oxymeter due to covid situation.
My younger son is 3.5yrs today his oxygen was fluctuating some time it's 76 oxygen level and pulse 51 and some time 98 oxygen level and pulse 101.
Can you pls suggest actual usage for kids as there no fever, cough, cold or any other symptoms including any family members.
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Keep for a while before it stabilise and then take records, change the battery cross check with a google ISI marked pulse oxy
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No need to monitor but plz keep him at home, avoid going out ,hydrate well .no visitors allowed .
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi.
No need to check saturation on a regular basis without symptoms. 76 is not a normal number, if saturation is persistently below 92 consult a nearby paediatrician.
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Dr. Kishore Kumar C
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Tirupati
Don’t use pulse oximetry to monitor on regular basis, as child having no symptoms. It must be placed properly to have proper readings. Children of this age group will have mild symptoms and don’t panic.
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