Alti-
Expected SpO₂
tudes
value (oxygen
saturation) in %
1500–
> 90
2500 m
2500–
~ 90
3000 m
Source: Hackett PH, Roach RC: High-Altitude Medicine. In: Auerbach PS (ed):
Wilderness Medicine, 3rd edition; Mosby, St. Louis, MO 1995; 1-37.
Cleaning and Care
Attention! Possible property damage! Do not use high pressure sterilisation on the
pulse oximeter!
32 GB
Affects on people
No anoxia (typically)
Anoxia, acclimatisation recommended