Clinical trials: Accuracy of Pulse Oximetry Across Skin Pigmentation Levels
Accuracy of Pulse Oximetry Across Skin Pigmentation Levels
The Impact of Skin Tone on Pulse Oximeter Accuracy
Pulse oximeters are widely used in hospitals to estimate blood oxygen levels using a sensor placed on the skin. Recent studies suggest that pulse oximeter readings may be less accurate in individuals with darker skin tones, which…
- Trial name
- NCT07415187
- Testing
- There is no intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 194 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center