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Oxygen saturation<br />

<strong>The</strong> oxygen saturation is the percentage of hemoglobin that is bound with oxygen. Each hemoglobin<br />

molecule can carry four oxygen molecules. Oxygen saturation is determined by<br />

but not synonymous with PO2 (partial pressure of oxygen). <strong>The</strong> relationship between PO2<br />

and oxygen saturation is described by the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve.<br />

Normal oxygen saturation is between 95-100%.<br />

Oxygen saturation can be measured non-invasively with a pulse oximeter, while PO2 is<br />

measured by analyzing an arterial blood sample.<br />

Related Glossary Terms<br />

Hypoxemia, Oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve, Pulse oximeter<br />

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