Pulse Oximeters Need to Work Better for Dark-Skinned Patients, FDA Panel Says
Warnings to patients and providers, improved accuracy needed, advisors say
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Warnings to patients and providers, improved accuracy needed, advisors say
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 colour.
The devices that measure blood oxygen levels get a closer look from regulators after studies suggest they don’t work as well for patients of color.
Common clinical tools provide inconsistent results for patients with darker skin tones.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will schedule a public meeting of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee later this year to discuss study results, real-world data, and other...