Dr Martin J Tobin discusses health disparities related to pulse oximeter accuracy and the need for improvement to make health care equitable.

Pulse oximeters are widely used to measure blood oxygen levels, but these devices may be less reliable for people with darker skin tones, potentially leading to delayed medical care.

Scientists have long known that pulse oximeters are less accurate when used for people with dark skin tones – and now, a new report offers some insight into just how much more inaccurate these ...

WASHINGTON — With the widespread use of oxygen saturation in medical practice, a pulse oximeter that works on all skin pigments is crucial, according to an American Thoracic Society ...

Pulse oximeters became critical during the COVID-19 pandemic, but studies show they were less effective on people with darker skin.

FDA recommends fixing racial disparities in pulse oximeter readings Inaccurate readings in the medical devices led to inferior care for Black patients.

An FDA panel suggested that pulse oximeters should be improved because they may not give accurate results to people of color.

FDA recommends more robust testing of pulse oximeters to avoid bias in people with dark skin tone New draft guidelines would increase the number of people with darker skin who should be included ...

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FDA issues much-anticipated guidance on pulse oximeters The FDA released the guidance in response to concerns that the devices are less accurate in people with darker skin pigmentation.