FDA advisory panel reviewing pulse oximeter accuracy with dark skin

FDA advisory panel reviewing pulse oximeter accuracy with dark skin

Newsy

Published

ViewThe accuracy of pulse oximeters for people with dark skin tones is now being reviewed. 

An FDA advisory panel met Friday to talk about how to make these devices more accurate for people with darker pigmentation.

Pulse oximeters send light beams through your finger to evaluate your pulse rate and the oxygen saturation...

Full Article