In the EXAKT study from the U.K., the home-use pulse oximeters assessed all gave higher oxygen saturation (SpO2) readings for patients with darker skin tones than for patients with lighter skin tones.
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Fingertip Oxygen Monitors Less Accurate on Dark Skin
Largest study on this topic suggests that measurement errors lead to potential delays in care and contribute to health ...
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