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 ...

With this clearance, BodiMetrics is poised to revolutionize the pulse oximetry market and provide accurate and reliable readings for patients of all ethnicities. “With the recent scrutiny and clinical ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact customerservice@slackinc.com. 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 ...

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 ...