Heart rate and oxygen level are a pair of biometric data that are monitored to provide information about the health of the body. The purpose is to examine how the patient’s heart rate and oxygen saturation change and then processed and displayed them in charts.
The heart rate of a healthy adult at rest is around 75 (±15) (or more for women) beats per minute (bpm). Athletes typically have lower heart rates than less active people.
Babies have a much higher heart rate, around 120 bpm, while older children have a heart rate of around 90 bpm.
Heart rate varies significantly between individuals based on fitness, age, and genetics.
On the other hand, the percentage of arterial blood saturated with oxygen helps determine the effectiveness of a patient’s respiratory system.
Pulse rate and oxygen level chart
| Pulse Rate | Oxygen Level | |
| Normal readings | 40-100 | 96% or more |
| Acceptable | 101-109 | 95% |
| Seek the advice of your GP | 110-130 | 91-94% |
| Need medical advice | 131 or more | 90% or less |
The oxygen level may be lower in some people with lung conditions, even when they feel fine. If you have an existing lung condition, check with your doctor about what your readings should be.
Blood oxygen level chart
Measurement of heart rate and oxygen level with pulse oximetry are very important factors in accessing the condition of the human cardiovascular system.
For most people, a normal pulse oximeter reading for their oxygen saturation level is between 95% and 100%. If you have a lung disease like COPD or pneumonia, your normal oxygen saturation level may be lower.
Your health care provider will let you know what levels are acceptable. Your oxygen saturation levels may also be lower if you live in an area with high elevation.
The technique by which the oxygen saturation in the blood is determined is called pulse oximetry.
What is PRBPM in Pulse Oximeter?
The term PRBPM refers to pulse rate (PR) and beats per minute (BPM) and the serious question is what PR and BPM mean on a pulse oximeter.
SpO2 normal range by age Chart
This reading chart provides guidance on what oxygen level means and when and how to seek medical help.
What is PI in Oximeter?
The perfusion index (PI) is the ratio between the flow non-pulsatile and pulsatile blood through capillary tissue peripheral.
Blood Oxygen Level Test
Oximetry is a test used to measure the level of oxygen (oxygen saturation) in the blood.
Perfusion Index Normal Range Chart
Understanding the PI Values