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 ...

SpO2 readings were, on average, 0.6-1.5 percentage points higher for patients with darker than lighter skin tone. At both SpO2 thresholds assessed, false negative rates (low oxygen missed by the pulse ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Pulse oximetry readings in Black pediatric patients overestimated their blood oxygen levels compared with white ...

A major UK study shows that commonly used home pulse oximeters can overestimate oxygen levels in people with darker skin, increasing the risk of undetected hypoxemia and raising urgent questions about ...