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Racial Disparities in Pulse Oximetry Cannot Be Fixed With Race-Based Correction

Medicine and Health

Racial Disparities in Pulse Oximetry Cannot Be Fixed With Race-Based Correction

N. Patwari, D. Huang, et al.

This study by Neal Patwari, Di Huang, and Francesca Bonetta-Misteli reveals a concerning racial bias in pulse oximeters, which leads to a higher incidence of occult hypoxemia among patients of color. It highlights the crucial need to address the variance in pulse ox measurements between Black and white patients, emphasizing that simply adjusting hypoxemia thresholds won't suffice for equitable care.

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Abstract
Pulse oximeters, crucial for health monitoring, exhibit racial bias, leading to higher occult hypoxemia rates in patients of color. This study reveals higher variance in pulse ox measurements for Black patients compared to white patients. Analysis demonstrates that no race-based correction factor can ensure equal performance across races. Racially equitable pulse oximetry necessitates fixing the device itself, not just the hypoxemia thresholds.
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Published On
Jan 01, 2023
Authors
Neal Patwari, Di Huang, Francesca Bonetta-Misteli
Tags
pulse oximeters
racial bias
hypoxemia
health monitoring
Black patients
white patients
medical equity

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