Racial disparities in pulse oximeter readings: Research roundup - The Mandarin

Recent studies have found that pulse oximeters are more likely to give inaccurate readings for people with darker skin, especially Black people.

Pulse oximeters are small medical devices that clip on the fingertips and estimate the amount of oxygen in the blood. They are ubiquitous in doctors offices and hospitals and became popular during th… [+21430 chars]

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