Two studies suggest both under- and over-estimation of blood oxygen levels ...

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 ...

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Fingertip monitors known as pulse oximeters that can be used at home to detect low blood oxygen levels (hypoxaemia) give higher readings for patients with darker than lighter skin tones, finds the ...

Fingertip monitors known as pulse oximeters that can be used at home to detect low blood oxygen levels (hypoxaemia) give higher readings for patients with darker than lighter skin tones, finds ...

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD A major UK study shows that commonly used home pulse oximeters can overestimate oxygen levels in ...

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 ...

The patient was in his 60s, an African American man with emphysema. The oximeter placed on his fingertip registered well above the 88% blood oxygen saturation level that signals an urgent risk of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . New data published in The New England Journal of Medicine suggest potential racial bias in pulse oximetry ...

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 ...

Pulse oximetry can be performed with disposable or reusable sensors, and hospitals and birthing centers must select the type of sensor that best meets the needs of their facility. 1 The SACHDNC ...