The pulse oximeter, a device that measures the degree to which red blood cells are saturated with oxygen, is one of healthcare’s most fundamental tools.

We’re always looking for interesting biohacks here on Hackaday, and this new research article describing a calibrated pulse oximeter for different skin tones really caught our attention.

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A lawsuit against pulse oximeter manufacturers and distributors is starting to create change. But experts say the FDA needs ...

The problem with these medical devices, essential to treat COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses, lays bare how racial bias can affect healthcare in unexpected, harmful ways By Catherine Roberts ...

Hundreds of thousands of people trust Onyx, the first self-contained digital fingertip pulse oximeter. Incorporating the electronics and sensor into one unit – the easy-to-use Onyx provides a ...

Roots Community Health has sued 12 other firms, including GE Healthcare, CVS and Walgreens, and called for manufacturers and ...

Blood oxygenation level and body temperature are all key indicators of health. This time, our engineer tackles a device for ...

Pulse oximeters may provide less accurate readings for individuals with darker skin tones, which can lead to delayed care.

Another vital part of the kit is a pulse oximeter, which [Aris] uses to make sure he’s getting enough oxygen. His O 2 saturation actually goes up from his baseline when the hood is on and ...

What Is a Pulse Oximeter? A pulse oximeter, or pulse ox, is an electronic device that can be attached to your forehead, fingers, nose, foot, toes, or ears. A nurse or medical assistant usually ...

Months later, in December 2020, Aboelata thought back to her patient as she read a New England Journal of Medicine article showing that pulse oximeters were three times as likely to miss ...