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Doctors Warn F.D.A. of Health Risks Posed by Flawed Oxygen Devices

Por: The New York Times Health November 03, 2022

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Researchers warned an expert panel of the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday that flawed readings on devices measuring oxygen levels in the blood — especially among Black and dark-skinned patients — might have contributed to deaths during the coronavirus pandemic. Panelists, in turn, urged the federal agency to raise accuracy standards and to alert doctors and consumers of the potential risks.The devices that measure blood oxygen... + full article



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