Question: What should you do when the saturation falls?

Answer: As soon as the SpO₂ falls below 95% check the patient

• Take action:
  • Increase the oxygen flow
  • Ventilate the patient by hand to make sure the lungs are filling with oxygen
• Then try to solve the problem:
  • Check the probe is on correctly
  • Is the problem with the patient or the equipment?
  • Call for help if needed