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Oxygen Saturation MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Oxygen Saturation
Tree Number(s)
G03.707
Unique ID
D000089382
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000089382
Scope Note
Extent to which HEMOGLOBIN is saturated with OXYGEN typically as measured in arterial blood. It can be measured by various methods (e.g., PULSE OXYMETER, blood gas analysis). A low blood oxygen saturation level indicates a condition called HYPOXEMIA.
Entry Term(s)
Blood Oxygen Levels
Saturation of Peripheral Oxygen
SpO2
Previous Indexing
Oximetry (1963-2021)
Oxygen (1963-2021)
Public MeSH Note
2022
History Note
2022
Date Established
2022/01/01
Date of Entry
2021/07/09
Revision Date
2022/01/12
Oxygen Saturation Preferred
Blood Oxygen Levels Related
Saturation of Peripheral Oxygen Narrower
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