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SpO2
(oxygen
saturation)
measure-
ment in %
99-94
94-90
< 90
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Classifica-
tion/meas-
Altitude
ures to be
taken
1500-2500
Normal range
Decreased range:
2500-3500
visit to the doctor
recommended
Critical range
3500-5800
Seek medical
attention urgently
5800-7500
7500-8850
Source: Hackett PH, Roach RC: High-Altitude Medicine. In:
Auerbach PS (ed): Wilderness Medicine, 3rd edition; Mosby,
St.Louis, MO 1995; 1-37.
Expected
SpO2 value
(oxygen satu-
ration) in %
> 90
m
~90
m
<90
m
<80
m
<70
m
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Impact on human
body
No altitude sickness
(normally)
Altitude sickness, acclima-
tisation recommended
Very frequent altitude
sickness, acclimatisation
absolutely essential
Severe hypoxia, only limit-
ed length of stay possible
Immediate, acute danger
to life
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