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SpO₂ (oxygen
saturation) meas-
urement in %
99–94
93–90
< 90
78 GB/IE
Classification /
required action
Normal range
Low range: medical
consultation recom-
mended
Critical range: medical
consultation urgently
required
Altitude-related drop in
oxygen saturation
Note: The following table provides information
on how different altitudes affect the oxygen satu-
ration and how this affects the human organism.
The following table does NOT apply to persons
with certain pre-existing conditions (e.g. asthma,
heart failure, respiratory disorders, etc.). Persons
with pre-existing conditions may already experi-
ence symptoms (e.g. hypoxia) in low altitudes.
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