"Although absolute differences in readings were small, they can result in substantially higher rates of false negatives and ...

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Fingertip monitors known as pulse oximeters that can be used at home to detect low blood oxygen levels (hypoxaemia) give ...

Largest study on this topic suggests that measurement errors lead to potential delays in care and contribute to health ...

The accuracy of pulse oximetry readings on individuals with darker skin tones has been questioned by researchers. The FDA addressed the issue at a meeting last year, citing real-world studies showing ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. Black patients were more likely to have pulse oximetry ...

For most patients, a pulse oximeter is a familiar device from visits to the doctor’s office. Placed on a finger or a patient’s ear lobe, pulse oximeters are an easy way to quickly get a measure of ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Racial biases persist in the use of pulse oximetry devices for patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure (AHRF) requiring very high levels of oxygen support, a ...

Another week, another disparity of care. In this case, it's attributable to a measure known to be flawed: pulse oximetry. Does the flaw lie solely in the tool – or how it is used? Let’s take a deeper ...