Definition: A low level of the degree to which oxygen is bound to hemoglobin given as a percentage calculated by dividing the maximum oxygen capacity into the actual oxygen content and multiplying by 100. Oxygen saturation usually is measured using pulse oximetry.
Synonyms (terms occurring on more labels are shown first): oxygen saturation decreased, decreased oxygen saturation, low oxygen saturation
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