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Happy hypoxia

Symptoms:

• 1. Lethargy

• 2. Profuse sweating

• 3. Cyanosis

• 4. Oxygen saturation
<95%

or drop by 3% on
exertion

Using pulse oximeter

1. Buy the device with Medical Device Authority (MDA) approval logo

2. Remove nail polish

3. Keep fingers warm

4. Get the highest reading when it stabilises for >10 seconds

NB- Irregular pulse, movement affect reading

NB- Trend is important