Skin colour affects the accuracy of medical oxygen sensors
Abstract
COVID-19 broadened the use of pulse oximeters for rapid blood-oxygen readings, but it also highlighted the fact that skin pigmentation alters measurements. Two groups of researchers analyse this issue, and its effects on people with dark skin.
- Publication:
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Nature
- Pub Date:
- October 2022
- DOI:
- 10.1038/d41586-022-03161-1
- Bibcode:
- 2022Natur.610..449K