Many times parents get low readings at home and when they come to hospital results are normal. This video will guide you how to use it properly in children. Also in younger kids below 2-3 years it may not be possible to check accurately as fingers are very small for regular finger pulse oximeter. In that case go by other markers - severe cough , fast breathing, baby is dull/ lethargic, not feeding well, excessive irritability, blue discoloration of lips finger tips - these could be indicators of low oxygen saturation in children and you should take child to hospital.

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