Oxygen saturation levels (SpO2) between 95 to 100 percent are considered normal for both adults and children (below 95% is considered abnormal).
Is 92 a low oxygen level?
If you are using an at-home oximeter, you should contact your health care provider if your oxygen saturation level is 92 percent or lower. If it falls to 88 percent or lower, seek immediate medical attention. If you have questions about your results, talk to your health care provider.
Can a pulse oximeter be used on a child?
You can use an adult pulse oximeter for your child, as long as their finger goes all the way to the end of the probe. Using an adult oximeter on smaller children may give an inaccurate reading.
What is a normal pulse ox for a 7 year old?
How do you use a pulse oximeter for kids?
Taking the reading It works best on the middle or index finger of either hand. Keep your child's hand still and wait for 1 to 2 minutes until their pulse (bpm/PRbpm) is steady and their oxygen saturation (SpO2%) number has not changed for at least 5 seconds. If the numbers are not steady, try a different finger.
How do you check a child's oxygen level?
During pulse oximetry, a small clip or bandage is put on a child's finger, toe, foot, or earlobe. This is called a sensor, and uses light to measure how much oxygen is in the blood.