pulse oximeters

FDA Meeting Addresses Bias in Blood Oxygen Monitors

Imagine you’re at a party, and you want to know how happy everyone is by simply glancing at their faces. But what if the sunglasses you’re wearing make it hard for you to accurately gauge the emotions of people with darker skin tones? That’s exactly what recent studies are suggesting about pulse oximeters, which are […]

Published on November 1, 2022

Unequal Oxygen Treatment for Non-white ICU Patients Revealed

Imagine being at a high-altitude ski resort, where the oxygen is thinner and you have to work harder to catch your breath. Now imagine that the ski lift is only allowing certain people to reach the summit, while others are left struggling at the base. That’s a bit like what non-white ICU patients face due […]

Published on July 11, 2022