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Pulse Oximeter Failings for Darker-Skinned People Might Not Have a Simple Solution
Two studies suggest both under- and over-estimation of blood oxygen levels ...
Patients with darker skin tones have peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO2) readings that are higher than patients with a ...
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Pulse oximeters miss hypoxemia more often in people with darker skin, study finds
By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD A major UK study shows that commonly used home pulse oximeters can overestimate oxygen levels in ...
Introduction Constant suppliance of oxygen plays one of the crucial roles in normal brain functioning. Examining brain at high altitude can provide us useful information about how brain functions are ...
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