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FDA advisers meet on racial disparities in pulse oximeters

Por: Associated Press Tech November 01, 2022

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NEW YORK (AP) — The clip-on devices that use light to measure oxygen levels in the blood are getting a closer look from U.S. regulators after recent studies suggest they don’t work as well for patients of color. The devices, called pulse oximeters, usually snap onto a finger and are widely used in hospitals across the globe to help guide treatment. At-home versions became popular during the COVID-19 pandemic.But several recent studies have... + full article



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