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Can iron-deficiency anemia decrease %SpO2?

Can iron-deficiency anemia decrease %SpO2?

Yes. In anemic patients, oxygen delivery decreases and oxygen extraction is increased. This leads to decreased venous hemoglobin saturation and a lower tissue oxygen saturation

Last updated on 11 May 2023

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