The problem with pulse oximeters your doctor probably doesn’t know about
Problems with pulse oximeters have been known for decades, but it wasn’t until the pandemic that the real dangers to Black ...
FDA recommends more robust testing of pulse oximeters to avoid bias in people with dark skin tone
The Food and Drug Administration on Monday bolstered its recommendations for pulse oximeter testing following public uproar over how inaccurate readings led to different medical care for patients of ...
Researchers working to make pulse oximeters work better on all skin colors
Researchers from UCSF are leading an effort to find out which pulse oximeters work equally well on all skin colors.  NBC News ...
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Pulse oximeters infrequently tested by manufacturers on diverse sets of subjects
Manufacturers increasingly but still infrequently follow Food and Drug Administration guidance that recommends testing pulse oximeters on participants with a range of skin pigmentations, according to ...
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Pulse oximeters may misread oxygen levels in people of color. The FDA wants to change that
The Food and Drug Administration’s recommendations apply to pulse oximeters, which are clip-on devices used in hospitals and medical clinics to ensure patients are getting enough oxygen. The FDA said ...
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FDA issues draft guidance to improve accuracy of pulse oximeters for people with darker skin tones
Years of research have showed that pulse oximeters yield less accurate readings for people with darker skin tones, and now the US Food and Drug Administration is proposing guidance to help make ...
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Research shows blood oximeters aren’t properly reading Patients of Color
Individuals with darker skin tones may have difficulty using certain medical equipment according to recent studies.
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Fixing pulse oximeters requires federal might and possible legal action, researchers say
Work by device manufacturers to improve the performance of pulse oximeters on people with darker skin has progressed little since the Food and Drug Administration asked manufacturers in 2013 to ...
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FDA releases draft guidance on pulse oximeter study recommendations
The FDA announced its draft guidance on recommendations for studies assessing pulse oximeters to ensure the devices perform ...
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Pulse Oximeters Rarely Tested On Diverse Subjects
Manufacturers increasingly but still infrequently follow FDA guidance that recommends testing pulse oximeters on participants ...
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Recommendations Aim for More Inclusive Pulse Oximeter Testing
Draft recommendations from the FDA call for larger, more inclusive studies to ensure pulse oximeters work for people with ...
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Study: Only 25% of pulse oximeters tested for skin-tone bias post-FDA guidance
These devices, crucial for measuring blood oxygen levels, have shown discrepancies in accuracy when used on darker skin, leading to potential health risks for non-white patients, the study states ...