oxygen normal saturations
Last reviewed 01/2018
- Normal Oxygen Saturations
- n healthy infants and children, mean SPo2 values at sea level have been reported to be 97% to 99% and they might be lower in neonates and young infants (range: 93%-100) (1)
- in adults less than 70 years of age when awake at rest and at sea level: 96% - 98%
- aged 70 and above when awake at rest and at sea level: greater than
94%.
- NB: Patients of all ages may have transient dips of saturation
to 84% during sleep
- NB: Patients of all ages may have transient dips of saturation
to 84% during sleep
Reference:
- Fouzas S, Priftis KN, Anthracopoulos MB.Pulse oximetry in pediatric practice. Pediatrics. 2011 Oct;128(4):740-52. Epub 2011 Sep 19.
- Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust (2010). Policy for the prescription and administration of Oxygen in Adults