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Is it normal for the spo2 level to drop before 95 and even 90 when the oximeter is placed on the toe and the leg is elevated, There does not seem to be any study on this, but I could be wrong.
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If you are worried best would be to do an abg for pao2 which is most accurate. And do cbc for hb spo2 is not accurate representation of oxygen levels if you are suffering from copd then 88-92 is ok level do contact me for further diagnosis and treatment or if you still have some doubts you want to clear.
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