Pulse oximeter and blood gas analysis readings were taken simultaneously, and most study participants had at least two such readings, for a total of 1,760 paired measurements among the 631 study ...

Black people in the hospital are 31.9% more likely than White patients to have pulse oximeter readings that overestimate their oxygen levels by at least 4 percentage points, according to data ...

Inaccuracy of pulse oximeter readings in Black patients could mean that those with HF may have the severity of their disease underestimated and not receive appropriate care, researchers reported.

Story at a glance FDA panel meets to discuss pulse oximeters, which are medical devices that measure blood oxygen levels. Studies have suggested that oximeter readings are less accurate for people ...