What is the lowest level of O2 saturation to begin oxygen therapy with someone that has sleep apena?

[Bruce927]

My patients oxygen level is 85% should i start oxygen therapy?

[Paderla Anitha, DNB]

Hello and hope you are doing well.

Less than 90% of saturation, therapy is indicated. It could be via a nasal catheter or a mask. The normal value is 95-100%. Oxygen therapy is continued till the underlying pathology is resolved and the oxygen levels are normalized.

Hope this helped and do keep us posted.

[boognell]

Whoever measured your oxygen level should have immediately given you oxygen, unless you were not in a medical facility. 85% isn't good. It should be between 95-100%, maybe low 90's if you have a chronic medical condition that contributes to this low number (apnea). I would go to a physician quickly and get it retaken and ask the doctor about oxygen at night for your apnea.. Good luck and God bless.