pulse oximeter

[rich37]

my pulse oximeter fluctuates from 86 to 95 laying down and from 89 to 98 sitting or standing.  It cycles like this a few times a minute. It will deline and increase one number down consecutively until 89 and then back up one number consecutively (sometimes 2 numbers) It doesn't do it on any one else and ive checked every aspect and nothing seems to be wrong with the oximeter.  what could cause this?
Rich


This discussion is related to low oxygen while sleeping.

[maggiemag]

Maybe you could share with us why you have the pulse oximeter in the first place?  Do you have respiratory disease?  How old are you and what is your medical history?

[Sunny602]

I have an oximeter...sometimes if it isn't picking up a good signal or strong pulse, the reading won't be accurate. It is always a good idea to keep the probe on for a few minutes to see where the number sits. Maybe your circulation isn't as good as other folks...I know that when my hands are cold and I place the probe on my finger, it will read a low number because the signal will be weak. As my hands warm up, the number gets better because of a stronger blood flow.
I hope this helps...Sunny