Motion effects on SpO2

Degree of desaturationUsual walkingWalking while trying not to move the finger and the probeWalking using the new deviceWalking on the treadmill
2%>dSpO2>4%32.9±51.367.2±78.939.6±73.216.5±33.2
4%>dSpO2>6%13.2±39.614.5±38.000
6%>dSpO23.5±10.59.0±27.000
  • dSpO2= BaselineSpO2-desaturated SpO2, seconds.