Inogen Oxygen Education Blog

What Is the Normal Oxygen Saturation Level? Your oxygen saturation level is dependent upon a number of factors including your health condition, breathing rate and activity level. When measured by pulse oximeter, normal oxygen levels range between 95-100%. O2 sat values under 90% are considered low. When measured by arterial blood gas analysis, a typical healthy […]

1. Leader, “Understanding Oxygen Saturation.” Verywell Health, About, Inc., 7 May 2020, www.verywellhealth.com/oxygen-saturation-914796.

To enable maximum home oxygen safety, consider the following oxygen safety tips: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that fires associated with tobacco use are the leading cause of residential fire deaths in the United States. Although smoking should never be allowed where long term oxygen therapy (LTOT) is used, a substantial […]

What Is the Difference Between Nasal Cannulas and Portable Oxygen Masks? Both a nasal cannula and face mask can be used to deliver supplemental medical oxygen to patients. They attach to the oxygen delivery device—typically an oxygen concentrator or oxygen tank—via tubing to improve oxygen intake. A nasal cannula is a flexible tube with two […]

What Is a Blood Oxygen Level? When you measure your blood oxygen level, you are measuring how much oxygen your red blood cells are carrying at the time the measurement is taken. Because every cell in your body requires oxygen to function properly, maintaining a normal blood oxygen level is essential to your health.  If […]