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Can iron-deficiency anemia decrease %SpO2?
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
Related Questions
What do you feel when you are iron deficient?
When you are iron deficient the first common symptom is that they feel unexplained fatigue and lack of energy. If you are feeling so, get a blood test done to know your iron levels.
Last updated on 11 May 2023
Can one still be iron deficient if his/her hemoglobin is 13.8?
Usually not, however, if your doctor feels that iron levels are low then you can improve the levels by consuming iron rich diet.
Last updated on 10 May 2023
Can a low iron deficiency cause cancer?
There is very less evidence that iron deficiency leads to cancer. However, few research papers indicates that blood loss can result in colon cancer and uterine cancer.
Last updated on 11 May 2023
What is a serum ferritin test?
A serum ferritin test helps the doctor understand how much iron or ferritin the body is storing.
Last updated on 11 May 2023
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