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Lest a Smoky Haze of Doubt Suffocate Progress Towards Better Pulse Oximeters

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Lest a Smoky Haze of Doubt Suffocate Progress Towards Better Pulse Oximeters | Annals of the American Thoracic Society | Articles in Press
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December 20, 2024 at 1:08 PM
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On Pulse Oximeters

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FDA Guidance on Pulse Oximetry Testing Among Diverse Individuals
This study examines temporal trends in US Food and Drug Administration clearance summaries for pulse oximeters that report information about race and ethnicity and/or skin color or tone.
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December 30, 2024 at 4:48 PM
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iwashyna.bsky.social Jack Iwashyna @iwashyna.bsky.social · Dec 30
“More is needed to help develop and bring to market newer [ #PulseOx ] devices that don’t have the same problems,” said Shachar. “Once we have alternatives, more thinking needs to be done about whether we can remove the older devices”

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Fixing pulse oximeters requires federal might and possible legal action, researchers say
The devices remain unreliable in darker skinned people. Researchers say more guidance, enforcement and even legal action may be needed to spur improvement.
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December 30, 2024 at 5:03 PM