Is a blood oxygen level of 97% normal?
Blood oxygen refers to blood oxygen saturation. If it is arterial blood oxygen saturation of 97%, it is normal; if it is venous blood oxygen saturation of 97%, it is above the normal range and considered abnormal. If abnormal, timely medical attention is recommended. Detailed explanation is as follows:
Arterial blood oxygen saturation reflects the efficiency of oxygen exchange in the lungs and the circulatory system's ability to supply oxygen. The normal range is 95% to 98%. If blood oxygen saturation is 97%, it falls within the normal range, indicating sufficient oxygen supply to the body, meeting the needs of various organs and tissues.
Venous blood oxygen saturation reflects the tissue's utilization of oxygen, with a normal range of 64% to 88%. If venous blood oxygen saturation reaches 97%, it exceeds the normal range and is considered abnormal. However, such a situation is relatively rare in practice, and timely medical evaluation and related examinations are recommended to determine the underlying cause.
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