Arterial Oxygen Saturation

Definition: Fraction of functional hemoglobin in arterial blood that is saturated with oxygen. Oxygen saturation is normally expressed as a percentage (by multiplying the fraction by 100 %).

Category: Physics

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Abbreviation or symbol: SaO

   

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References: ISO 80601-2-85:2021, 201.3.219

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