Covid: Pulse oxygen monitors work less well on darker skin, experts say
Pulse oximeters, which spot falling oxygen levels, may work less well on darker skin, experts warn. …
“We need to ensure there is common knowledge on potential limitations in healthcare equipment and devices, particularly for populations at heightened risk of life-changing illness, this includes black, Asian and diverse communities using pulse oximeters to monitor their oxygen levels at home,” Dr Naqvi said.
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