Amid research that has shown pulse oximeters underperform on darker skin tones, the FDA on Jan. 6 issued proposed guidance for manufacturers to improve device accuracy. Pulse oximeters ...

Years of research have showed that pulse oximeters yield less accurate readings for people with darker skin tones, and now the US Food and Drug Administration is proposing guidance to help make ...

But her request for supplemental oxygen while hospitalized was denied, Starr said, because readings from a pulse oximeter on her ... The gold standard and most accurate way of testing whether ...

We’re always looking for interesting biohacks here on Hackaday, and this new research article describing a calibrated pulse oximeter for ... hard to evaluate how accurate their color sensor ...

Unfortunately, there’s no way to check accuracy at the time of purchase, but the best way is to check for reviews and certifications before buying. The same is the case with pulse oximeters ...

Jan. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration published new draft guidance aimed at helping improve the accuracy and performance of pulse oximeters – important ...

If you use a pulse oximeter for health monitoring, know that the FDA is working to improve their accuracy for all skin tones, reducing potential risks for patients of color.