The FDA made the recommendation in 2013, following reports that pulse oximeters—devices that measure blood-oxygen levels by shining light through the skin—can be less accurate when used on ...

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But many studies have revealed that pulse oximeters can measure blood oxygen levels as higher than they actually are for people with dark skin. The FDA announced Monday that it has published draft ...

Pulse Oximeters May Misread Oxygen Levels in People of Color. the FDA Wants to Change That WASHINGTON (AP) — Makers of medical devices that quickly measure oxygen levels in the blood would have ...