Pulse Oximeters Are Less Accurate on Darker Skin—And There’s No Good Alternative

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Key Takeaways
Pulse oximeters may provide less accurate readings for individuals with darker skin tones, which can lead to delayed care.Black patients were found to be three times more likely to experience undetected low blood oxygen levels than White patients.The FDA plans to issue updated guidance for pulse oximeters by 2025 to address these accuracy issues.

Pulse oximeters are widely used to measure blood oxygen levels, but these devices may be less reliable for people with darker skin tones, potentially leading to delayed medical care.

Normal readings range from 95% and 100%, and…

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