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Pulse oximeters need to be improved for people of color, FDA panel says

Por: ABC News Health November 03, 2022

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A U.S. Food and Drug Administration panel suggested on Tuesday that pulse oximeters should be improved because they may not give accurate results to people of color.Pulse oximeters measure oxygen levels, but studies have shown that the small devices overestimate oxygen levels in people with darker skin, possibly making disparities in many racial and ethnic groups worse, the FDA said.The devices may be less accurate in people with dark skin... + full article



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