Saturation Of Haemoglobin Flashcards

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Saturation levels of Haemoglobin. (Saturation means:)

A

Amount of oxygen attached to haemoglobin

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2
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Sea level

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97.5%

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3
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10,000ft

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87%

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4
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20,000ft

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65%

= DANGER

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5
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Healthy person able to compensate between

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10,000 to 12,000ft

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