A pulse oximeter measures blood oxygen levels at home and in healthcare settings. Abnormally low readings on a pulse oximeter might require medical care, especially if they are below 92%. Skin color ...

Minorities get less supplemental oxygen in the ICU, in large part due to poorer performance of pulse oximeters, a study showed. That averaged out to approximately 0.2 to 0.3 L/min less oxygen for ...

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