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It means 66% of the hemoglobin molecules are oxygenated. This is a very low reading for arterial blood -- not compatible with life (for a human) for more than a few minutes -- though it might be seen in venous blood. Normal arterial oxygen saturation percentage is in the 90s.

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Q: What does an oxygen saturation level of 66 percent mean?
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