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Hypoxemia refers to a low oxygen level in your blood, particularly in arterial blood. Blood is the medium that carries oxygen and nutrition to the rest of your body. If your blood has a low oxygen level, it can affect the functioning of multiple organs. Blood oxygen saturation level can be checked at home using a pulse oximeter. If your oxygen saturation level falls below 90%, it is considered an indication of hypoxemia. Severe hypoxemia can lead to life-threatening complications and should be treated as a medical emergency.
Hypoxemia refers to a low oxygen level in your blood, particularly in arterial blood. Blood is the medium that carries oxygen and nutrition to the rest of your body. If your blood has a low oxygen level, it can affect the functioning of multiple organs. Blood oxygen saturation level can be checked at home using a pulse oximeter. If your oxygen saturation level falls below 90%, it is considered an indication of hypoxemia. Severe hypoxemia can lead to life-threatening complications and should be treated as a medical emergency.